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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.98, 9,180.72 and 3,668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.98, 9,180.72 and 3,668.85 is: 5,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.98 : 9,180.72 = 3,668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.98/9,180.72 = 3,668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.98x = 9,180.72 × 3,668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.98x = 33,682,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,684.57/6,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.80

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