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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.61, 9,146.93 and 3,833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.61, 9,146.93 and 3,833.11 is: 5,290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.61 : 9,146.93 = 3,833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.61/9,146.93 = 3,833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.61x = 9,146.93 × 3,833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.61x = 35,061,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,188.85/6,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.17

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