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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.36, 9,179.96 and 3,627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.36, 9,179.96 and 3,627.41 is: 5,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.36 : 9,179.96 = 3,627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.36/9,179.96 = 3,627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.36x = 9,179.96 × 3,627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.36x = 33,299,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299,478.70/6,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.66

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