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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.72, 9,178.77 and 3,775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.72, 9,178.77 and 3,775.01 is: 5,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.72 : 9,178.77 = 3,775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.72/9,178.77 = 3,775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.72x = 9,178.77 × 3,775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.72x = 34,649,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649,902.64/6,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.86

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