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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.57, 9,124.22 and 3,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.57, 9,124.22 and 3,627.53 is: 5,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.57 : 9,124.22 = 3,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.57/9,124.22 = 3,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.57x = 9,124.22 × 3,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.57x = 33,098,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,381.78/6,611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.13

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