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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.28, 9,261.06 and 4,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.28, 9,261.06 and 4,193.64 is: 5,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.28 : 9,261.06 = 4,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.28/9,261.06 = 4,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.28x = 9,261.06 × 4,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.28x = 38,837,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,551.66/6,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,784.32

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