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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.33, 9,471.39 and 4,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.33, 9,471.39 and 4,030.14 is: 5,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.33 : 9,471.39 = 4,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.33/9,471.39 = 4,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.33x = 9,471.39 × 4,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.33x = 38,171,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,027.69/6,863.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.59

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