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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.58, 9,264.62 and 4,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.58, 9,264.62 and 4,061.93 is: 5,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.58 : 9,264.62 = 4,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.58/9,264.62 = 4,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.58x = 9,264.62 × 4,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.58x = 37,632,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,632,171.28/6,714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.55

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