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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.67, 9,284.48 and 5,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.67, 9,284.48 and 5,606.73 is: 7,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.67 : 9,284.48 = 5,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.67/9,284.48 = 5,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.67x = 9,284.48 × 5,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.67x = 52,055,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,572.55/6,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.53

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