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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.10, 9,196.50 and 3,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.10, 9,196.50 and 3,639.24 is: 5,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.10 : 9,196.50 = 3,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.10/9,196.50 = 3,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.10x = 9,196.50 × 3,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.10x = 33,468,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468,270.66/6,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.17

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