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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,628.91, 9,148.03 and 3,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,628.91, 9,148.03 and 3,644.75 is: 5,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,628.91 : 9,148.03 = 3,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,628.91/9,148.03 = 3,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,628.91x = 9,148.03 × 3,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,628.91x = 33,342,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342,227.49/6,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.82

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