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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.93, 9,483.43 and 4,041.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.93, 9,483.43 and 4,041.43 is: 5,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.93 : 9,483.43 = 4,041.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.93/9,483.43 = 4,041.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.93x = 9,483.43 × 4,041.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.93x = 38,326,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326,618.50/6,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.65

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