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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,739.03, 9,296.25 and 4,085.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,739.03, 9,296.25 and 4,085.87 is: 5,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,739.03 : 9,296.25 = 4,085.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,739.03/9,296.25 = 4,085.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,739.03x = 9,296.25 × 4,085.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,739.03x = 37,983,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,983,268.99/6,739.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.32

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