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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.17, 9,145.77 and 3,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.17, 9,145.77 and 3,794.33 is: 5,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.17 : 9,145.77 = 3,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.17/9,145.77 = 3,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.17x = 9,145.77 × 3,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.17x = 34,702,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702,069.48/6,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.33

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