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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.57, 9,157.26 and 3,651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.57, 9,157.26 and 3,651.48 is: 5,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.57 : 9,157.26 = 3,651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.57/9,157.26 = 3,651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.57x = 9,157.26 × 3,651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.57x = 33,437,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,437,551.74/6,635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.14

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