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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.80, 9,140.87 and 3,639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.80, 9,140.87 and 3,639.55 is: 5,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.80 : 9,140.87 = 3,639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.80/9,140.87 = 3,639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.80x = 9,140.87 × 3,639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.80x = 33,268,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,653.41/6,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.59

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