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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.78, 9,139.58 and 3,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.78, 9,139.58 and 3,638.83 is: 5,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.78 : 9,139.58 = 3,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.78/9,139.58 = 3,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.78x = 9,139.58 × 3,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.78x = 33,257,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257,377.89/6,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.66

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