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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.51, 9,266.50 and 4,030.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.51, 9,266.50 and 4,030.31 is: 5,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.51 : 9,266.50 = 4,030.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.51/9,266.50 = 4,030.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.51x = 9,266.50 × 4,030.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.51x = 37,346,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346,843.70/6,719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.97

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