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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.30, 9,261.32 and 3,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.30, 9,261.32 and 3,878.24 is: 5,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.30 : 9,261.32 = 3,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.30/9,261.32 = 3,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.30x = 9,261.32 × 3,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.30x = 35,917,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917,555.98/6,711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.80

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