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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.87, 9,158.79 and 3,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.87, 9,158.79 and 3,841.75 is: 5,300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.87 : 9,158.79 = 3,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.87/9,158.79 = 3,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.87x = 9,158.79 × 3,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.87x = 35,185,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,781.48/6,637.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.76

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