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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.88, 9,140.96 and 3,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.88, 9,140.96 and 3,639.72 is: 5,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.88 : 9,140.96 = 3,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.88/9,140.96 = 3,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.88x = 9,140.96 × 3,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.88x = 33,270,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270,534.93/6,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.82

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