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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,785.91, 9,359.55 and 4,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,785.91, 9,359.55 and 4,266 is: 5,883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,785.91 : 9,359.55 = 4,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,785.91/9,359.55 = 4,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,785.91x = 9,359.55 × 4,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,785.91x = 39,927,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,927,840.30/6,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.93

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