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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.08, 9,194.90 and 3,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.08, 9,194.90 and 3,638.10 is: 5,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.08 : 9,194.90 = 3,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.08/9,194.90 = 3,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.08x = 9,194.90 × 3,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.08x = 33,451,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451,950.72/6,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.50

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