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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.72, 9,262.92 and 6,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.72, 9,262.92 and 6,217.36 is: 8,579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.72 : 9,262.92 = 6,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.72/9,262.92 = 6,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.72x = 9,262.92 × 6,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.72x = 57,590,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590,908.29/6,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.37

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