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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.58, 9,179.07 and 3,667.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.58, 9,179.07 and 3,667.69 is: 5,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.58 : 9,179.07 = 3,667.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.58/9,179.07 = 3,667.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.58x = 9,179.07 × 3,667.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.58x = 33,665,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,983.25/6,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.35

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