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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.54, 9,179.99 and 3,668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.54, 9,179.99 and 3,668.36 is: 5,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.54 : 9,179.99 = 3,668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.54/9,179.99 = 3,668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.54x = 9,179.99 × 3,668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.54x = 33,675,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675,508.12/6,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.05

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