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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.24, 9,141.57 and 3,640.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.24, 9,141.57 and 3,640.01 is: 5,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.24 : 9,141.57 = 3,640.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.24/9,141.57 = 3,640.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.24x = 9,141.57 × 3,640.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.24x = 33,275,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275,360.51/6,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.27

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