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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.27, 9,049.21 and 3,724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.27, 9,049.21 and 3,724.73 is: 5,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.27 : 9,049.21 = 3,724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.27/9,049.21 = 3,724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.27x = 9,049.21 × 3,724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.27x = 33,705,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,705,809.41/6,557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.22

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