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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.72, 9,462.66 and 4,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.72, 9,462.66 and 4,023.72 is: 5,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.72 : 9,462.66 = 4,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.72/9,462.66 = 4,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.72x = 9,462.66 × 4,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.72x = 38,075,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075,094.30/6,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.77

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