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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.78, 9,137.93 and 3,637.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.78, 9,137.93 and 3,637.55 is: 5,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.78 : 9,137.93 = 3,637.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.78/9,137.93 = 3,637.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.78x = 9,137.93 × 3,637.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.78x = 33,239,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,613.39/6,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.74

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