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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.56, 9,141.42 and 3,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.56, 9,141.42 and 3,828.52 is: 5,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.56 : 9,141.42 = 3,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.56/9,141.42 = 3,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.56x = 9,141.42 × 3,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.56x = 34,998,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998,109.30/6,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.88

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