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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.12, 9,246.44 and 4,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.12, 9,246.44 and 4,047 is: 5,585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.12 : 9,246.44 = 4,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.12/9,246.44 = 4,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.12x = 9,246.44 × 4,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.12x = 37,420,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,342.68/6,700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.03

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