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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.38, 9,145.97 and 3,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.38, 9,145.97 and 3,795 is: 5,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.38 : 9,145.97 = 3,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.38/9,145.97 = 3,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.38x = 9,145.97 × 3,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.38x = 34,708,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708,937.18/6,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.21

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