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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.58, 9,261.30 and 5,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.58, 9,261.30 and 5,043.88 is: 6,950.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.58 : 9,261.30 = 5,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.58/9,261.30 = 5,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.58x = 9,261.30 × 5,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.58x = 46,712,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,885.84/6,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.72

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