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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.33, 9,140.24 and 3,639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.33, 9,140.24 and 3,639.23 is: 5,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.33 : 9,140.24 = 3,639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.33/9,140.24 = 3,639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.33x = 9,140.24 × 3,639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.33x = 33,263,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263,371.72/6,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.16

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