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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.17, 9,271.46 and 4,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.17, 9,271.46 and 4,032.25 is: 5,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.17 : 9,271.46 = 4,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.17/9,271.46 = 4,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.17x = 9,271.46 × 4,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.17x = 37,384,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384,831.49/6,720.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.08

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