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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.77, 9,367.02 and 3,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.77, 9,367.02 and 3,782.07 is: 5,670.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.77 : 9,367.02 = 3,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.77/9,367.02 = 3,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.77x = 9,367.02 × 3,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.77x = 35,426,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,725.33/6,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.30

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