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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,437.94, 9,661.77 and 4,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,437.94, 9,661.77 and 4,711.02 is: 7,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,437.94 : 9,661.77 = 4,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,437.94/9,661.77 = 4,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,437.94x = 9,661.77 × 4,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,437.94x = 45,516,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516,791.71/6,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.09

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