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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.63, 9,196.02 and 3,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.63, 9,196.02 and 3,679.56 is: 5,077.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.63 : 9,196.02 = 3,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.63/9,196.02 = 3,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.63x = 9,196.02 × 3,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.63x = 33,837,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,307.35/6,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.91

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