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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.98, 9,178.90 and 3,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.98, 9,178.90 and 3,667.40 is: 5,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.98 : 9,178.90 = 3,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.98/9,178.90 = 3,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.98x = 9,178.90 × 3,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.98x = 33,662,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662,697.86/6,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.31

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