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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.33, 9,271.70 and 4,067.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.33, 9,271.70 and 4,067.35 is: 5,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.33 : 9,271.70 = 4,067.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.33/9,271.70 = 4,067.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.33x = 9,271.70 × 4,067.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.33x = 37,711,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711,249.00/6,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.70

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