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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.92, 9,950.52 and 3,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.92, 9,950.52 and 3,713.44 is: 5,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.92 : 9,950.52 = 3,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.92/9,950.52 = 3,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.92x = 9,950.52 × 3,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.92x = 36,950,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,950,658.99/6,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.28

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