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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.62, 9,140.61 and 3,639.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.62, 9,140.61 and 3,639.67 is: 5,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.62 : 9,140.61 = 3,639.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.62/9,140.61 = 3,639.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.62x = 9,140.61 × 3,639.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.62x = 33,268,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,804.00/6,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.75

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