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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,524.83, 9,011.75 and 4,296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,524.83, 9,011.75 and 4,296.67 is: 5,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,524.83 : 9,011.75 = 4,296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,524.83/9,011.75 = 4,296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,524.83x = 9,011.75 × 4,296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,524.83x = 38,720,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720,471.86/6,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.33

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