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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.59, 9,179.26 and 3,667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.59, 9,179.26 and 3,667.53 is: 5,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.59 : 9,179.26 = 3,667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.59/9,179.26 = 3,667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.59x = 9,179.26 × 3,667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.59x = 33,665,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,211.43/6,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.23

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