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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.59, 9,209.71 and 4,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.59, 9,209.71 and 4,281.59 is: 5,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.59 : 9,209.71 = 4,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.59/9,209.71 = 4,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.59x = 9,209.71 × 4,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.59x = 39,432,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432,202.24/6,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.35

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