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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.63, 9,179.72 and 3,819.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.63, 9,179.72 and 3,819.83 is: 5,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.63 : 9,179.72 = 3,819.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.63/9,179.72 = 3,819.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.63x = 9,179.72 × 3,819.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.63x = 35,064,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,919.17/6,651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.63

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