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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.08, 9,263.93 and 4,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.08, 9,263.93 and 4,061.43 is: 5,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.08 : 9,263.93 = 4,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.08/9,263.93 = 4,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.08x = 9,263.93 × 4,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.08x = 37,624,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624,736.59/6,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.86

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