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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.31, 9,253.37 and 4,316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.31, 9,253.37 and 4,316.83 is: 5,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.31 : 9,253.37 = 4,316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.31/9,253.37 = 4,316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.31x = 9,253.37 × 4,316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.31x = 39,945,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945,225.22/6,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.48

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