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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.77, 9,139.41 and 3,638.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.77, 9,139.41 and 3,638.59 is: 5,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.77 : 9,139.41 = 3,638.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.77/9,139.41 = 3,638.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.77x = 9,139.41 × 3,638.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.77x = 33,254,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,254,592.46/6,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.25

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