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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.76, 9,268.81 and 6,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.76, 9,268.81 and 6,381.72 is: 8,815.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.76 : 9,268.81 = 6,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.76/9,268.81 = 6,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.76x = 9,268.81 × 6,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.76x = 59,150,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150,950.15/6,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,815.66

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