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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.64, 9,263.42 and 4,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.64, 9,263.42 and 4,060.53 is: 5,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.64 : 9,263.42 = 4,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.64/9,263.42 = 4,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.64x = 9,263.42 × 4,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.64x = 37,614,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614,374.51/6,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.68

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