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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,628.98, 9,148.08 and 3,645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,628.98, 9,148.08 and 3,645.09 is: 5,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,628.98 : 9,148.08 = 3,645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,628.98/9,148.08 = 3,645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,628.98x = 9,148.08 × 3,645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,628.98x = 33,345,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,574.93/6,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.27

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