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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.71, 9,184.80 and 3,671.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.71, 9,184.80 and 3,671.67 is: 5,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.71 : 9,184.80 = 3,671.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.71/9,184.80 = 3,671.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.71x = 9,184.80 × 3,671.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.71x = 33,723,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,723,554.62/6,655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.86

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