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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.03, 9,162.25 and 3,655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.03, 9,162.25 and 3,655.13 is: 5,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.03 : 9,162.25 = 3,655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.03/9,162.25 = 3,655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.03x = 9,162.25 × 3,655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.03x = 33,489,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489,159.89/6,639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.29

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