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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.59, 9,253.58 and 5,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.59, 9,253.58 and 5,034.92 is: 6,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.59 : 9,253.58 = 5,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.59/9,253.58 = 5,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.59x = 9,253.58 × 5,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.59x = 46,590,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590,963.57/6,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.94

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