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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.53, 9,460.71 and 4,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.53, 9,460.71 and 4,022.96 is: 5,551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.53 : 9,460.71 = 4,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.53/9,460.71 = 4,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.53x = 9,460.71 × 4,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.53x = 38,060,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,060,010.60/6,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.73

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