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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,632.67, 9,153.96 and 4,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,632.67, 9,153.96 and 4,281.64 is: 5,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,632.67 : 9,153.96 = 4,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,632.67/9,153.96 = 4,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,632.67x = 9,153.96 × 4,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,632.67x = 39,193,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,961.29/6,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.23

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