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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.29, 9,475.99 and 4,352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.29, 9,475.99 and 4,352.81 is: 6,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.29 : 9,475.99 = 4,352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.29/9,475.99 = 4,352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.29x = 9,475.99 × 4,352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.29x = 41,247,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,125.77/6,870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.70

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