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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.23, 9,246.33 and 4,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.23, 9,246.33 and 4,047.15 is: 5,585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.23 : 9,246.33 = 4,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.23/9,246.33 = 4,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.23x = 9,246.33 × 4,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.23x = 37,421,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421,284.46/6,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.07

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