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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.05, 9,139.98 and 3,790.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.05, 9,139.98 and 3,790.91 is: 5,229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.05 : 9,139.98 = 3,790.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.05/9,139.98 = 3,790.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.05x = 9,139.98 × 3,790.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.05x = 34,648,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648,795.88/6,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.97

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