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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.48, 9,284.23 and 5,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.48, 9,284.23 and 5,606.54 is: 7,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.48 : 9,284.23 = 5,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.48/9,284.23 = 5,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.48x = 9,284.23 × 5,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.48x = 52,052,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052,406.86/6,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.28

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