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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.05, 9,264.74 and 4,322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.05, 9,264.74 and 4,322.05 is: 5,965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.05 : 9,264.74 = 4,322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.05/9,264.74 = 4,322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.05x = 9,264.74 × 4,322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.05x = 40,042,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,042,669.52/6,712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.79

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