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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.03, 9,141.49 and 4,138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.03, 9,141.49 and 4,138.71 is: 5,709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.03 : 9,141.49 = 4,138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.03/9,141.49 = 4,138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.03x = 9,141.49 × 4,138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.03x = 37,833,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,833,976.08/6,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.04

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