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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.41, 9,257.63 and 4,190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.41, 9,257.63 and 4,190.55 is: 5,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.41 : 9,257.63 = 4,190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.41/9,257.63 = 4,190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.41x = 9,257.63 × 4,190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.41x = 38,794,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794,561.40/6,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.97

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