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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.52, 9,471.43 and 4,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.52, 9,471.43 and 4,030.84 is: 5,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.52 : 9,471.43 = 4,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.52/9,471.43 = 4,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.52x = 9,471.43 × 4,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.52x = 38,177,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177,818.90/6,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.43

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