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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.79, 9,177.58 and 3,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.79, 9,177.58 and 3,666.62 is: 5,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.79 : 9,177.58 = 3,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.79/9,177.58 = 3,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.79x = 9,177.58 × 3,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.79x = 33,650,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650,643.33/6,650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.65

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