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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.76, 9,118.94 and 3,775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.76, 9,118.94 and 3,775.13 is: 5,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.76 : 9,118.94 = 3,775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.76/9,118.94 = 3,775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.76x = 9,118.94 × 3,775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.76x = 34,425,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,187.88/6,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.82

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