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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.26, 9,265.35 and 6,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.26, 9,265.35 and 6,379.21 is: 8,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.26 : 9,265.35 = 6,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.26/9,265.35 = 6,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.26x = 9,265.35 × 6,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.26x = 59,105,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,105,613.37/6,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.18

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