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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.91, 6,635.24 and 4,177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.91, 6,635.24 and 4,177.01 is: 5,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.91 : 6,635.24 = 4,177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.91/6,635.24 = 4,177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.91x = 6,635.24 × 4,177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.91x = 27,715,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715,409.77/4,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.75

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