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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.32, 9,140.35 and 3,639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.32, 9,140.35 and 3,639.23 is: 5,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.32 : 9,140.35 = 3,639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.32/9,140.35 = 3,639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.32x = 9,140.35 × 3,639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.32x = 33,263,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263,849.68/6,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.23

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