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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.72, 9,261.54 and 6,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.72, 9,261.54 and 6,216.36 is: 8,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.72 : 9,261.54 = 6,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.72/9,261.54 = 6,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.72x = 9,261.54 × 6,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.72x = 57,573,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,066.79/6,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.99

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