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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,785.32, 10,111.34 and 6,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,785.32, 10,111.34 and 6,562.34 is: 9,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,785.32 : 10,111.34 = 6,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,785.32/10,111.34 = 6,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,785.32x = 10,111.34 × 6,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,785.32x = 66,354,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,354,050.94/6,785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.07

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