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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.94, 9,207.37 and 3,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.94, 9,207.37 and 3,877.44 is: 5,350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.94 : 9,207.37 = 3,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.94/9,207.37 = 3,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.94x = 9,207.37 × 3,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.94x = 35,700,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,978.70/6,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.92

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