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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.92, 9,180.86 and 3,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.92, 9,180.86 and 3,668.56 is: 5,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.92 : 9,180.86 = 3,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.92/9,180.86 = 3,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.92x = 9,180.86 × 3,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.92x = 33,680,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,680,499.63/6,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.52

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