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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,723.88, 9,279.93 and 4,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,723.88, 9,279.93 and 4,035.29 is: 5,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,723.88 : 9,279.93 = 4,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,723.88/9,279.93 = 4,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,723.88x = 9,279.93 × 4,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,723.88x = 37,447,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447,177.46/6,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.28

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