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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.34, 9,266.28 and 4,194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.34, 9,266.28 and 4,194.58 is: 5,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.34 : 9,266.28 = 4,194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.34/9,266.28 = 4,194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.34x = 9,266.28 × 4,194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.34x = 38,868,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868,179.04/6,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.42

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