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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.77, 9,180.59 and 3,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.77, 9,180.59 and 3,668.59 is: 5,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.77 : 9,180.59 = 3,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.77/9,180.59 = 3,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.77x = 9,180.59 × 3,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.77x = 33,679,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679,834.44/6,652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.53

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