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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.63, 9,261.09 and 3,635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.63, 9,261.09 and 3,635.42 is: 5,456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.63 : 9,261.09 = 3,635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.63/9,261.09 = 3,635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.63x = 9,261.09 × 3,635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.63x = 33,667,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,905.50/6,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.16

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