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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.76, 9,284.01 and 6,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.76, 9,284.01 and 6,392.74 is: 8,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.76 : 9,284.01 = 6,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.76/9,284.01 = 6,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.76x = 9,284.01 × 6,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.76x = 59,350,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,350,262.09/6,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.89

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