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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.58, 9,266.46 and 4,025.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.58, 9,266.46 and 4,025.07 is: 5,556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.58 : 9,266.46 = 4,025.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.58/9,266.46 = 4,025.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.58x = 9,266.46 × 4,025.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.58x = 37,298,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298,150.15/6,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.46

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