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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.05, 9,127.38 and 3,629.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.05, 9,127.38 and 3,629.89 is: 5,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.05 : 9,127.38 = 3,629.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.05/9,127.38 = 3,629.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.05x = 9,127.38 × 3,629.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.05x = 33,131,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,131,372.88/6,614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.24

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