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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,629.67, 9,148.98 and 3,645.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,629.67, 9,148.98 and 3,645.45 is: 5,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,629.67 : 9,148.98 = 3,645.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,629.67/9,148.98 = 3,645.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,629.67x = 9,148.98 × 3,645.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,629.67x = 33,352,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,149.14/6,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.74

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