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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.48, 9,481.14 and 6,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.48, 9,481.14 and 6,033.51 is: 8,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.48 : 9,481.14 = 6,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.48/9,481.14 = 6,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.48x = 9,481.14 × 6,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.48x = 57,204,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,204,553.00/6,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.50

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