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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.42, 9,477.15 and 4,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.42, 9,477.15 and 4,034.10 is: 5,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.42 : 9,477.15 = 4,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.42/9,477.15 = 4,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.42x = 9,477.15 × 4,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.42x = 38,231,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231,770.82/6,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.12

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