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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.67, 9,179.81 and 3,820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.67, 9,179.81 and 3,820.16 is: 5,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.67 : 9,179.81 = 3,820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.67/9,179.81 = 3,820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.67x = 9,179.81 × 3,820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.67x = 35,068,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068,375.47/6,652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.33

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