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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.26, 9,127.92 and 3,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.26, 9,127.92 and 3,630.20 is: 5,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.26 : 9,127.92 = 3,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.26/9,127.92 = 3,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.26x = 9,127.92 × 3,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.26x = 33,136,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,175.18/6,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.81

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