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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.16, 9,269.85 and 4,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.16, 9,269.85 and 4,063.06 is: 5,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.16 : 9,269.85 = 4,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.16/9,269.85 = 4,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.16x = 9,269.85 × 4,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.16x = 37,663,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,956.74/6,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.13

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