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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.83, 9,867.96 and 4,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.83, 9,867.96 and 4,237.74 is: 6,357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.83 : 9,867.96 = 4,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.83/9,867.96 = 4,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.83x = 9,867.96 × 4,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.83x = 41,817,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,817,848.81/6,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.39

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