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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.03, 9,464.52 and 6,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.03, 9,464.52 and 6,384.14 is: 8,814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.03 : 9,464.52 = 6,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.03/9,464.52 = 6,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.03x = 9,464.52 × 6,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.03x = 60,422,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422,820.71/6,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.38

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