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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.61, 9,263.39 and 4,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.61, 9,263.39 and 4,059.26 is: 5,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.61 : 9,263.39 = 4,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.61/9,263.39 = 4,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.61x = 9,263.39 × 4,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.61x = 37,602,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602,441.88/6,712.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.76

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