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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,715.72, 9,267.06 and 6,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,715.72, 9,267.06 and 6,220.36 is: 8,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,715.72 : 9,267.06 = 6,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,715.72/9,267.06 = 6,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,715.72x = 9,267.06 × 6,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,715.72x = 57,644,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,449.34/6,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.51

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