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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.91, 9,178.11 and 3,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.91, 9,178.11 and 3,626.06 is: 5,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.91 : 9,178.11 = 3,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.91/9,178.11 = 3,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.91x = 9,178.11 × 3,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.91x = 33,280,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280,331.66/6,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.88

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