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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.32, 9,180.62 and 3,668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.32, 9,180.62 and 3,668.15 is: 5,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.32 : 9,180.62 = 3,668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.32/9,180.62 = 3,668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.32x = 9,180.62 × 3,668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.32x = 33,675,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675,891.25/6,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.28

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