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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.63, 9,191.17 and 3,828.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.63, 9,191.17 and 3,828.01 is: 5,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.63 : 9,191.17 = 3,828.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.63/9,191.17 = 3,828.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.63x = 9,191.17 × 3,828.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.63x = 35,183,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,183,871.53/6,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.36

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