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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.38, 9,267.50 and 4,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.38, 9,267.50 and 4,063.82 is: 5,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.38 : 9,267.50 = 4,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.38/9,267.50 = 4,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.38x = 9,267.50 × 4,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.38x = 37,661,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,661,451.85/6,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.57

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