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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,713.89, 9,263.67 and 4,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,713.89, 9,263.67 and 4,061.24 is: 5,603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,713.89 : 9,263.67 = 4,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,713.89/9,263.67 = 4,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,713.89x = 9,263.67 × 4,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,713.89x = 37,621,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621,963.99/6,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.61

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