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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,864, 9,469.14 and 4,030.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,864, 9,469.14 and 4,030.47 is: 5,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,864 : 9,469.14 = 4,030.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,864/9,469.14 = 4,030.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,864x = 9,469.14 × 4,030.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,864x = 38,165,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165,084.70/6,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.18

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