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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.61, 9,129.84 and 3,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.61, 9,129.84 and 3,962.96 is: 5,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.61 : 9,129.84 = 3,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.61/9,129.84 = 3,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.61x = 9,129.84 × 3,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.61x = 36,181,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181,164.45/6,615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.06

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