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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.73, 9,122.50 and 3,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.73, 9,122.50 and 3,626.50 is: 5,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.73 : 9,122.50 = 3,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.73/9,122.50 = 3,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.73x = 9,122.50 × 3,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.73x = 33,082,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082,761.04/6,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.40

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