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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.52, 9,140.69 and 3,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.52, 9,140.69 and 3,639.46 is: 5,022.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.52 : 9,140.69 = 3,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.52/9,140.69 = 3,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.52x = 9,140.69 × 3,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.52x = 33,267,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,267,161.87/6,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.58

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