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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.96, 9,178.22 and 3,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.96, 9,178.22 and 3,666.73 is: 5,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.96 : 9,178.22 = 3,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.96/9,178.22 = 3,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.96x = 9,178.22 × 3,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.96x = 33,654,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654,054.62/6,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.03

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