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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.07, 9,189.25 and 4,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.07, 9,189.25 and 4,005.72 is: 5,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.07 : 9,189.25 = 4,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.07/9,189.25 = 4,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.07x = 9,189.25 × 4,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.07x = 36,809,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,809,552.50/6,658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.57

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