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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.77, 9,257.19 and 4,023.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.77, 9,257.19 and 4,023.57 is: 5,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.77 : 9,257.19 = 4,023.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.77/9,257.19 = 4,023.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.77x = 9,257.19 × 4,023.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.77x = 37,246,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,246,971.59/6,712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.67

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