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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.57, 9,263.24 and 4,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.57, 9,263.24 and 4,060.93 is: 5,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.57 : 9,263.24 = 4,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.57/9,263.24 = 4,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.57x = 9,263.24 × 4,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.57x = 37,617,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,617,312.74/6,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.17

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