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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.83, 9,270.72 and 4,064.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.83, 9,270.72 and 4,064.67 is: 5,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.83 : 9,270.72 = 4,064.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.83/9,270.72 = 4,064.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.83x = 9,270.72 × 4,064.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.83x = 37,682,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682,417.46/6,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.32

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