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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.25, 9,178.79 and 3,667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.25, 9,178.79 and 3,667.19 is: 5,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.25 : 9,178.79 = 3,667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.25/9,178.79 = 3,667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.25x = 9,178.79 × 3,667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.25x = 33,660,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660,354.30/6,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.75

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