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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.59, 9,471.33 and 4,346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.59, 9,471.33 and 4,346.87 is: 5,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.59 : 9,471.33 = 4,346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.59/9,471.33 = 4,346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.59x = 9,471.33 × 4,346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.59x = 41,170,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170,592.88/6,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.92

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