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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.31, 9,254.64 and 4,322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.31, 9,254.64 and 4,322.37 is: 5,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.31 : 9,254.64 = 4,322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.31/9,254.64 = 4,322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.31x = 9,254.64 × 4,322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.31x = 40,001,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001,978.30/6,709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.16

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