Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,809.60, 9,514 and 6,809.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,809.60, 9,514 and 6,809.60 is: 9,514
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,809.60 : 9,514 = 6,809.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,809.60/9,514 = 6,809.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,809.60x = 9,514 × 6,809.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,809.60x = 64,786,534.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,786,534.40/6,809.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,514
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