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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,874.48, 9,482.52 and 6,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,874.48, 9,482.52 and 6,034.52 is: 8,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,874.48 : 9,482.52 = 6,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,874.48/9,482.52 = 6,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,874.48x = 9,482.52 × 6,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,874.48x = 57,222,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,456.59/6,874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.90

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