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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.64, 9,141.82 and 3,830.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.64, 9,141.82 and 3,830.14 is: 5,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.64 : 9,141.82 = 3,830.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.64/9,141.82 = 3,830.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.64x = 9,141.82 × 3,830.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.64x = 35,014,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014,450.45/6,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.49

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