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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.46, 9,207.57 and 3,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.46, 9,207.57 and 3,362.72 is: 5,044.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.46 : 9,207.57 = 3,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.46/9,207.57 = 3,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.46x = 9,207.57 × 3,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.46x = 30,962,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962,433.75/6,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.83

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