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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.62, 9,460.77 and 4,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.62, 9,460.77 and 4,061.06 is: 5,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.62 : 9,460.77 = 4,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.62/9,460.77 = 4,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.62x = 9,460.77 × 4,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.62x = 38,420,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,420,754.62/6,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.27

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