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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.84, 9,181.32 and 3,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.84, 9,181.32 and 3,668.66 is: 5,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.84 : 9,181.32 = 3,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.84/9,181.32 = 3,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.84x = 9,181.32 × 3,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.84x = 33,683,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,141.43/6,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.97

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