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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.88, 9,266.58 and 5,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.88, 9,266.58 and 5,044.66 is: 6,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.88 : 9,266.58 = 5,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.88/9,266.58 = 5,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.88x = 9,266.58 × 5,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.88x = 46,746,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,746,745.46/6,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.28

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