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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.62, 9,132.28 and 3,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.62, 9,132.28 and 3,633.50 is: 5,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.62 : 9,132.28 = 3,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.62/9,132.28 = 3,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.62x = 9,132.28 × 3,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.62x = 33,182,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,139.38/6,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.21

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