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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.56, 9,977.88 and 3,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.56, 9,977.88 and 3,731.24 is: 5,597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.56 : 9,977.88 = 3,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.56/9,977.88 = 3,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.56x = 9,977.88 × 3,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.56x = 37,229,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,864.97/6,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.16

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