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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.66, 9,157.46 and 3,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.66, 9,157.46 and 3,651.72 is: 5,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.66 : 9,157.46 = 3,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.66/9,157.46 = 3,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.66x = 9,157.46 × 3,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.66x = 33,440,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,440,461.57/6,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.51

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