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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.66, 9,127.73 and 3,630.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.66, 9,127.73 and 3,630.41 is: 5,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.66 : 9,127.73 = 3,630.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.66/9,127.73 = 3,630.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.66x = 9,127.73 × 3,630.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.66x = 33,137,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137,338.48/6,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.69

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