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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.72, 9,179.91 and 3,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.72, 9,179.91 and 3,667.83 is: 5,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.72 : 9,179.91 = 3,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.72/9,179.91 = 3,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.72x = 9,179.91 × 3,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.72x = 33,670,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,670,349.30/6,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.90

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