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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.48, 9,139.35 and 4,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.48, 9,139.35 and 4,137.16 is: 5,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.48 : 9,139.35 = 4,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.48/9,139.35 = 4,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.48x = 9,139.35 × 4,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.48x = 37,810,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810,930.40/6,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.90

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