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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.32, 9,190.58 and 3,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.32, 9,190.58 and 3,675.96 is: 5,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.32 : 9,190.58 = 3,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.32/9,190.58 = 3,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.32x = 9,190.58 × 3,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.32x = 33,784,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784,202.16/6,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.46

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