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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.97, 9,263.24 and 4,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.97, 9,263.24 and 4,023.48 is: 5,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.97 : 9,263.24 = 4,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.97/9,263.24 = 4,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.97x = 9,263.24 × 4,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.97x = 37,270,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270,440.76/6,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.00

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