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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,544.77, 9,817.84 and 3,774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,544.77, 9,817.84 and 3,774.57 is: 5,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,544.77 : 9,817.84 = 3,774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,544.77/9,817.84 = 3,774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,544.77x = 9,817.84 × 3,774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,544.77x = 37,058,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058,147.46/6,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.25

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