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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.54, 9,157.32 and 3,651.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.54, 9,157.32 and 3,651.57 is: 5,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.54 : 9,157.32 = 3,651.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.54/9,157.32 = 3,651.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.54x = 9,157.32 × 3,651.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.54x = 33,438,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,594.99/6,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.32

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