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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.22, 9,278.98 and 6,169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.22, 9,278.98 and 6,169.54 is: 8,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.22 : 9,278.98 = 6,169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.22/9,278.98 = 6,169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.22x = 9,278.98 × 6,169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.22x = 57,247,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247,038.27/6,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,509.76

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