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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,628.36, 9,147.96 and 3,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,628.36, 9,147.96 and 3,833.88 is: 5,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,628.36 : 9,147.96 = 3,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,628.36/9,147.96 = 3,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,628.36x = 9,147.96 × 3,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,628.36x = 35,072,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,072,180.88/6,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.23

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