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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631, 9,151.01 and 3,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631, 9,151.01 and 3,647.06 is: 5,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631 : 9,151.01 = 3,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631/9,151.01 = 3,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631x = 9,151.01 × 3,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631x = 33,374,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374,282.53/6,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.07

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