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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.82, 9,180.69 and 3,668.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.82, 9,180.69 and 3,668.65 is: 5,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.82 : 9,180.69 = 3,668.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.82/9,180.69 = 3,668.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.82x = 9,180.69 × 3,668.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.82x = 33,680,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,680,701.66/6,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.62

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