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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,860.26, 9,466.95 and 4,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,860.26, 9,466.95 and 4,027.59 is: 5,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,860.26 : 9,466.95 = 4,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,860.26/9,466.95 = 4,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,860.26x = 9,466.95 × 4,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,860.26x = 38,129,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,008.25/6,860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.95

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