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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.89, 9,181.40 and 3,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.89, 9,181.40 and 3,668.71 is: 5,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.89 : 9,181.40 = 3,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.89/9,181.40 = 3,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.89x = 9,181.40 × 3,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.89x = 33,683,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,893.99/6,652.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.05

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