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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.57, 9,122.82 and 3,626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.57, 9,122.82 and 3,626.41 is: 5,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.57 : 9,122.82 = 3,626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.57/9,122.82 = 3,626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.57x = 9,122.82 × 3,626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.57x = 33,083,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,085.68/6,610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.57

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