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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.13, 9,127.44 and 3,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.13, 9,127.44 and 3,629.96 is: 5,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.13 : 9,127.44 = 3,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.13/9,127.44 = 3,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.13x = 9,127.44 × 3,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.13x = 33,132,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,196.47/6,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.31

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