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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.96, 9,313.81 and 4,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.96, 9,313.81 and 4,061.31 is: 5,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.96 : 9,313.81 = 4,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.96/9,313.81 = 4,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.96x = 9,313.81 × 4,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.96x = 37,826,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826,269.69/6,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.27

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