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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.36, 10,279.89 and 6,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.36, 10,279.89 and 6,533.72 is: 9,811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.36 : 10,279.89 = 6,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.36/10,279.89 = 6,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.36x = 10,279.89 × 6,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.36x = 67,165,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165,871.49/6,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.88

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