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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.55, 9,712.14 and 3,555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.55, 9,712.14 and 3,555.07 is: 5,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.55 : 9,712.14 = 3,555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.55/9,712.14 = 3,555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.55x = 9,712.14 × 3,555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.55x = 34,527,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527,337.55/6,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.31

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