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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.32, 9,181.68 and 3,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.32, 9,181.68 and 3,858.24 is: 5,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.32 : 9,181.68 = 3,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.32/9,181.68 = 3,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.32x = 9,181.68 × 3,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.32x = 35,425,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,125.04/6,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.23

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