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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.98, 9,119.21 and 3,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.98, 9,119.21 and 3,775.77 is: 5,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.98 : 9,119.21 = 3,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.98/9,119.21 = 3,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.98x = 9,119.21 × 3,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.98x = 34,432,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,432,020.66/6,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.67

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