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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.68, 9,139.32 and 3,638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.68, 9,139.32 and 3,638.42 is: 5,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.68 : 9,139.32 = 3,638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.68/9,139.32 = 3,638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.68x = 9,139.32 × 3,638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.68x = 33,252,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,684.67/6,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.03

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