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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.23, 9,116.72 and 3,621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.23, 9,116.72 and 3,621.89 is: 4,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.23 : 9,116.72 = 3,621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.23/9,116.72 = 3,621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.23x = 9,116.72 × 3,621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.23x = 33,019,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019,711.42/6,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.27

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