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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,703.66, 9,249.72 and 4,051.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,703.66, 9,249.72 and 4,051.08 is: 5,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,703.66 : 9,249.72 = 4,051.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,703.66/9,249.72 = 4,051.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,703.66x = 9,249.72 × 4,051.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,703.66x = 37,471,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,355.70/6,703.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.69

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