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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.48, 9,483.90 and 6,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.48, 9,483.90 and 6,035.51 is: 8,325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.48 : 9,483.90 = 6,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.48/9,483.90 = 6,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.48x = 9,483.90 × 6,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.48x = 57,240,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240,173.29/6,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.26

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