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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.71, 9,191.40 and 3,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.71, 9,191.40 and 3,676.34 is: 5,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.71 : 9,191.40 = 3,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.71/9,191.40 = 3,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.71x = 9,191.40 × 3,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.71x = 33,790,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,711.48/6,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.14

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