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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.21, 9,265.08 and 4,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.21, 9,265.08 and 4,060.62 is: 5,604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.21 : 9,265.08 = 4,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.21/9,265.08 = 4,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.21x = 9,265.08 × 4,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.21x = 37,621,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621,969.15/6,713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.17

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