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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.69, 9,190.59 and 4,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.69, 9,190.59 and 4,005.59 is: 5,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.69 : 9,190.59 = 4,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.69/9,190.59 = 4,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.69x = 9,190.59 × 4,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.69x = 36,813,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813,669.42/6,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.67

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