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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.61, 9,151.38 and 3,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.61, 9,151.38 and 3,647.25 is: 5,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.61 : 9,151.38 = 3,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.61/9,151.38 = 3,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.61x = 9,151.38 × 3,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.61x = 33,377,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377,370.71/6,631.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.08

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