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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.59, 9,151.31 and 3,647.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.59, 9,151.31 and 3,647.23 is: 5,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.59 : 9,151.31 = 3,647.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.59/9,151.31 = 3,647.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.59x = 9,151.31 × 3,647.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.59x = 33,376,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376,970.09/6,631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.03

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