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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,859.68, 9,462.88 and 4,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,859.68, 9,462.88 and 4,337.54 is: 5,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,859.68 : 9,462.88 = 4,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,859.68/9,462.88 = 4,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,859.68x = 9,462.88 × 4,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,859.68x = 41,045,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045,589.71/6,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.60

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