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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,604.63, 9,114.61 and 3,620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,604.63, 9,114.61 and 3,620.45 is: 4,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,604.63 : 9,114.61 = 3,620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,604.63/9,114.61 = 3,620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,604.63x = 9,114.61 × 3,620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,604.63x = 32,999,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999,003.51/6,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.35

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