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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.18, 9,088.20 and 6,451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.18, 9,088.20 and 6,451.65 is: 8,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.18 : 9,088.20 = 6,451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.18/9,088.20 = 6,451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.18x = 9,088.20 × 6,451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.18x = 58,633,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,633,885.53/6,624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.49

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