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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.59, 9,021.75 and 4,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.59, 9,021.75 and 4,177.27 is: 5,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.59 : 9,021.75 = 4,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.59/9,021.75 = 4,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.59x = 9,021.75 × 4,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.59x = 37,686,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686,285.62/6,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.32

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