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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.27, 9,252.78 and 6,097.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.27, 9,252.78 and 6,097.49 is: 8,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.27 : 9,252.78 = 6,097.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.27/9,252.78 = 6,097.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.27x = 9,252.78 × 6,097.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.27x = 56,418,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,418,687.26/6,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.30

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