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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624.88, 9,141.74 and 3,640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,624.88, 9,141.74 and 3,640.68 is: 5,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,624.88 : 9,141.74 = 3,640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,624.88/9,141.74 = 3,640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,624.88x = 9,141.74 × 3,640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,624.88x = 33,282,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282,149.98/6,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.81

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