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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.83, 9,191.48 and 3,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.83, 9,191.48 and 3,676.19 is: 5,072.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.83 : 9,191.48 = 3,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.83/9,191.48 = 3,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.83x = 9,191.48 × 3,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.83x = 33,789,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789,562.52/6,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.87

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