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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,745.20, 9,317.34 and 5,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,745.20, 9,317.34 and 5,079.17 is: 7,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,745.20 : 9,317.34 = 5,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,745.20/9,317.34 = 5,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,745.20x = 9,317.34 × 5,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,745.20x = 47,324,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,307.22/6,745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.00

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