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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.43, 9,262.70 and 4,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.43, 9,262.70 and 4,061.30 is: 5,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.43 : 9,262.70 = 4,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.43/9,262.70 = 4,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.43x = 9,262.70 × 4,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.43x = 37,618,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618,536.89/6,712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.31

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