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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,882.47, 10,369.62 and 6,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,882.47, 10,369.62 and 6,225.11 is: 9,379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,882.47 : 10,369.62 = 6,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,882.47/10,369.62 = 6,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,882.47x = 10,369.62 × 6,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,882.47x = 64,552,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,552,025.16/6,882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.19

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