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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.36, 9,137.28 and 3,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.36, 9,137.28 and 3,637.28 is: 5,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.36 : 9,137.28 = 3,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.36/9,137.28 = 3,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.36x = 9,137.28 × 3,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.36x = 33,234,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234,845.80/6,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.34

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