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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.85, 9,476.90 and 5,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.85, 9,476.90 and 5,811.84 is: 8,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.85 : 9,476.90 = 5,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.85/9,476.90 = 5,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.85x = 9,476.90 × 5,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.85x = 55,078,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,226.50/6,871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.05

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