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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.67, 9,443.97 and 4,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.67, 9,443.97 and 4,325.48 is: 5,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.67 : 9,443.97 = 4,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.67/9,443.97 = 4,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.67x = 9,443.97 × 4,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.67x = 40,849,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849,652.82/6,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.72

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