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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.63, 9,151.89 and 3,647.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.63, 9,151.89 and 3,647.69 is: 5,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.63 : 9,151.89 = 3,647.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.63/9,151.89 = 3,647.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.63x = 9,151.89 × 3,647.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.63x = 33,383,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,383,280.51/6,631.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.95

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