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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.82, 9,317.10 and 5,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.82, 9,317.10 and 5,869.10 is: 8,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.82 : 9,317.10 = 5,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.82/9,317.10 = 5,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.82x = 9,317.10 × 5,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.82x = 54,682,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682,991.61/6,754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.40

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