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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,541.23, 9,027.14 and 3,747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,541.23, 9,027.14 and 3,747.27 is: 5,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,541.23 : 9,027.14 = 3,747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,541.23/9,027.14 = 3,747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,541.23x = 9,027.14 × 3,747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,541.23x = 33,827,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827,112.17/6,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.37

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