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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.55, 9,206.42 and 4,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.55, 9,206.42 and 4,309.59 is: 5,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.55 : 9,206.42 = 4,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.55/9,206.42 = 4,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.55x = 9,206.42 × 4,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.55x = 39,675,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,675,874.02/6,671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.02

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