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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.78, 9,264.49 and 4,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.78, 9,264.49 and 4,060.20 is: 5,603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.78 : 9,264.49 = 4,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.78/9,264.49 = 4,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.78x = 9,264.49 × 4,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.78x = 37,615,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,615,682.30/6,712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.59

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