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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,737.67, 9,297.77 and 4,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,737.67, 9,297.77 and 4,221.14 is: 5,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,737.67 : 9,297.77 = 4,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,737.67/9,297.77 = 4,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,737.67x = 9,297.77 × 4,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,737.67x = 39,247,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247,162.25/6,737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.04

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