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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.62, 9,179.62 and 3,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.62, 9,179.62 and 3,668.08 is: 5,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.62 : 9,179.62 = 3,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.62/9,179.62 = 3,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.62x = 9,179.62 × 3,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.62x = 33,671,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,671,580.53/6,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.16

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