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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.81, 10,284.21 and 6,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.81, 10,284.21 and 6,039.72 is: 9,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.81 : 10,284.21 = 6,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.81/10,284.21 = 6,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.81x = 10,284.21 × 6,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.81x = 62,113,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113,748.82/6,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.02

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