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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.23, 9,161.98 and 3,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.23, 9,161.98 and 3,655.06 is: 5,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.23 : 9,161.98 = 3,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.23/9,161.98 = 3,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.23x = 9,161.98 × 3,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.23x = 33,487,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,554.58/6,639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.89

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