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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.05, 9,271.67 and 6,338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.05, 9,271.67 and 6,338.25 is: 8,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.05 : 9,271.67 = 6,338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.05/9,271.67 = 6,338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.05x = 9,271.67 × 6,338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.05x = 58,766,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,766,130.69/6,727.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,735.80

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