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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.27, 9,179.98 and 3,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.27, 9,179.98 and 3,668.05 is: 5,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.27 : 9,179.98 = 3,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.27/9,179.98 = 3,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.27x = 9,179.98 × 3,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.27x = 33,672,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,672,625.64/6,652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.82

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