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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.78, 9,115.94 and 3,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.78, 9,115.94 and 3,621.74 is: 4,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.78 : 9,115.94 = 3,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.78/9,115.94 = 3,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.78x = 9,115.94 × 3,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.78x = 33,015,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,564.54/6,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.98

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