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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.36, 9,140.28 and 3,639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.36, 9,140.28 and 3,639.44 is: 5,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.36 : 9,140.28 = 3,639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.36/9,140.28 = 3,639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.36x = 9,140.28 × 3,639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.36x = 33,265,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,265,500.64/6,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.45

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