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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.15, 9,253.98 and 4,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.15, 9,253.98 and 4,191.81 is: 5,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.15 : 9,253.98 = 4,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.15/9,253.98 = 4,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.15x = 9,253.98 × 4,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.15x = 38,790,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790,925.90/6,707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.52

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