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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.74, 9,177.61 and 3,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.74, 9,177.61 and 3,666.60 is: 5,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.74 : 9,177.61 = 3,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.74/9,177.61 = 3,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.74x = 9,177.61 × 3,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.74x = 33,650,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650,624.83/6,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.68

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