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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.65, 9,268.04 and 5,106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.65, 9,268.04 and 5,106.56 is: 7,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.65 : 9,268.04 = 5,106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.65/9,268.04 = 5,106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.65x = 9,268.04 × 5,106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.65x = 47,327,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327,812.75/6,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.69

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