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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.76, 9,714.30 and 6,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.76, 9,714.30 and 6,291.32 is: 8,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.76 : 9,714.30 = 6,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.76/9,714.30 = 6,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.76x = 9,714.30 × 6,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.76x = 61,115,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115,769.88/7,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.51

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