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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,861.70, 9,632.30 and 6,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,861.70, 9,632.30 and 6,861.70 is: 9,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,861.70 : 9,632.30 = 6,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,861.70/9,632.30 = 6,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,861.70x = 9,632.30 × 6,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,861.70x = 66,093,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,093,952.91/6,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.30

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