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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.49, 9,157.59 and 3,651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.49, 9,157.59 and 3,651.93 is: 5,040.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.49 : 9,157.59 = 3,651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.49/9,157.59 = 3,651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.49x = 9,157.59 × 3,651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.49x = 33,442,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,442,877.65/6,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.00

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