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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.21, 10,282.82 and 6,320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.21, 10,282.82 and 6,320.21 is: 9,480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.21 : 10,282.82 = 6,320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.21/10,282.82 = 6,320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.21x = 10,282.82 × 6,320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.21x = 64,989,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,989,498.78/6,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.31

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