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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.38, 10,091.88 and 6,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.38, 10,091.88 and 6,344.40 is: 9,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.38 : 10,091.88 = 6,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.38/10,091.88 = 6,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.38x = 10,091.88 × 6,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.38x = 64,026,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026,923.47/6,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.53

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