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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.59, 9,124.41 and 3,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.59, 9,124.41 and 3,627.73 is: 5,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.59 : 9,124.41 = 3,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.59/9,124.41 = 3,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.59x = 9,124.41 × 3,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.59x = 33,100,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,100,895.89/6,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.50

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