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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.97, 9,257.06 and 4,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.97, 9,257.06 and 4,057.15 is: 5,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.97 : 9,257.06 = 4,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.97/9,257.06 = 4,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.97x = 9,257.06 × 4,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.97x = 37,557,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557,280.98/6,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.90

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