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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.77, 9,901.44 and 3,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.77, 9,901.44 and 3,975.83 is: 5,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.77 : 9,901.44 = 3,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.77/9,901.44 = 3,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.77x = 9,901.44 × 3,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.77x = 39,366,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366,401.97/6,609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.79

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