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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,677.73, 9,188.70 and 6,474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,677.73, 9,188.70 and 6,474.83 is: 8,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,677.73 : 9,188.70 = 6,474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,677.73/9,188.70 = 6,474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,677.73x = 9,188.70 × 6,474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,677.73x = 59,495,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,495,224.48/6,677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,909.50

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