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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.39, 9,178.94 and 3,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.39, 9,178.94 and 3,667.16 is: 5,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.39 : 9,178.94 = 3,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.39/9,178.94 = 3,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.39x = 9,178.94 × 3,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.39x = 33,660,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660,673.73/6,651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.69

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