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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.91, 9,179.69 and 3,818.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.91, 9,179.69 and 3,818.75 is: 5,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.91 : 9,179.69 = 3,818.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.91/9,179.69 = 3,818.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.91x = 9,179.69 × 3,818.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.91x = 35,054,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,876.20/6,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.69

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