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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.70, 9,623.90 and 6,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.70, 9,623.90 and 6,855.70 is: 9,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.70 : 9,623.90 = 6,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.70/9,623.90 = 6,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.70x = 9,623.90 × 6,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.70x = 65,978,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978,571.23/6,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.90

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