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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.13, 10,266.69 and 6,432.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.13, 10,266.69 and 6,432.89 is: 9,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.13 : 10,266.69 = 6,432.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.13/10,266.69 = 6,432.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.13x = 10,266.69 × 6,432.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.13x = 66,044,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,487.43/6,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.03

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