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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.06, 9,127.34 and 3,629.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.06, 9,127.34 and 3,629.87 is: 5,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.06 : 9,127.34 = 3,629.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.06/9,127.34 = 3,629.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.06x = 9,127.34 × 3,629.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.06x = 33,130,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130,993.86/6,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.18

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