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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.31, 9,251.99 and 4,315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.31, 9,251.99 and 4,315.83 is: 5,954.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.31 : 9,251.99 = 4,315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.31/9,251.99 = 4,315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.31x = 9,251.99 × 4,315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.31x = 39,929,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929,975.91/6,706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.09

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