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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.26, 9,262.35 and 4,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.26, 9,262.35 and 4,059.45 is: 5,602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.26 : 9,262.35 = 4,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.26/9,262.35 = 4,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.26x = 9,262.35 × 4,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.26x = 37,600,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,046.71/6,711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.54

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