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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.93, 9,394.65 and 6,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.93, 9,394.65 and 6,362.24 is: 8,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.93 : 9,394.65 = 6,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.93/9,394.65 = 6,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.93x = 9,394.65 × 6,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.93x = 59,770,971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,770,971.04/6,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.91

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