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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.76, 8,491.72 and 3,637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.76, 8,491.72 and 3,637.10 is: 5,018.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.76 : 8,491.72 = 3,637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.76/8,491.72 = 3,637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.76x = 8,491.72 × 3,637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.76x = 30,885,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885,234.81/6,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.11

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