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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,863.54, 9,466.67 and 4,346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,863.54, 9,466.67 and 4,346.06 is: 5,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,863.54 : 9,466.67 = 4,346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,863.54/9,466.67 = 4,346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,863.54x = 9,466.67 × 4,346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,863.54x = 41,142,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,679.35/6,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.39

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