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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.57, 9,140.49 and 3,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.57, 9,140.49 and 3,639.34 is: 5,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.57 : 9,140.49 = 3,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.57/9,140.49 = 3,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.57x = 9,140.49 × 3,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.57x = 33,265,328.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,265,328.03/6,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.26

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