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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.87, 9,266.49 and 4,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.87, 9,266.49 and 4,061.51 is: 5,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.87 : 9,266.49 = 4,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.87/9,266.49 = 4,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.87x = 9,266.49 × 4,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.87x = 37,635,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635,895.47/6,714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.86

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