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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.31, 9,264.35 and 4,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.31, 9,264.35 and 4,060.71 is: 5,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.31 : 9,264.35 = 4,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.31/9,264.35 = 4,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.31x = 9,264.35 × 4,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.31x = 37,619,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619,838.69/6,713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.77

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