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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,886.14, 9,498.65 and 6,004.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,886.14, 9,498.65 and 6,004.05 is: 8,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886.14 : 9,498.65 = 6,004.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886.14/9,498.65 = 6,004.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886.14x = 9,498.65 × 6,004.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886.14x = 57,030,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,030,339.51/6,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.90

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