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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.06, 9,187.92 and 4,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.06, 9,187.92 and 4,005.01 is: 5,526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.06 : 9,187.92 = 4,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.06/9,187.92 = 4,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.06x = 9,187.92 × 4,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.06x = 36,797,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,711.48/6,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.79

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