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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.95, 9,158.72 and 4,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.95, 9,158.72 and 4,277.25 is: 5,901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.95 : 9,158.72 = 4,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.95/9,158.72 = 4,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.95x = 9,158.72 × 4,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.95x = 39,174,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,174,113.73/6,637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.54

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