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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.71, 9,196.11 and 3,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.71, 9,196.11 and 3,639.02 is: 5,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.71 : 9,196.11 = 3,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.71/9,196.11 = 3,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.71x = 9,196.11 × 3,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.71x = 33,464,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464,797.86/6,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.95

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