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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.70, 9,265.99 and 4,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.70, 9,265.99 and 4,027.34 is: 5,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.70 : 9,265.99 = 4,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.70/9,265.99 = 4,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.70x = 9,265.99 × 4,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.70x = 37,317,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317,292.17/6,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.72

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