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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.56, 9,141.78 and 3,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.56, 9,141.78 and 3,829 is: 5,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.56 : 9,141.78 = 3,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.56/9,141.78 = 3,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.56x = 9,141.78 × 3,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.56x = 35,003,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003,875.62/6,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.75

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