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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.63, 9,313.32 and 4,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.63, 9,313.32 and 4,230.96 is: 5,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.63 : 9,313.32 = 4,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.63/9,313.32 = 4,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.63x = 9,313.32 × 4,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.63x = 39,404,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404,284.39/6,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.32

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