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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.72, 8,567.71 and 4,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.72, 8,567.71 and 4,323.96 is: 5,963.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.72 : 8,567.71 = 4,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.72/8,567.71 = 4,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.72x = 8,567.71 × 4,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.72x = 37,046,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,046,435.33/6,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.96

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