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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.61, 9,264.76 and 4,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.61, 9,264.76 and 4,060.26 is: 5,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.61 : 9,264.76 = 4,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.61/9,264.76 = 4,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.61x = 9,264.76 × 4,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.61x = 37,617,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,617,334.44/6,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.15

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