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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.17, 9,179.78 and 3,667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.17, 9,179.78 and 3,667.59 is: 5,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.17 : 9,179.78 = 3,667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.17/9,179.78 = 3,667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.17x = 9,179.78 × 3,667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.17x = 33,667,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,650.99/6,652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.15

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