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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.78, 9,129.74 and 3,631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.78, 9,129.74 and 3,631.67 is: 5,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.78 : 9,129.74 = 3,631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.78/9,129.74 = 3,631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.78x = 9,129.74 × 3,631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.78x = 33,156,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156,202.87/6,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.68

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