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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,886.63, 9,503.59 and 4,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,886.63, 9,503.59 and 4,054.13 is: 5,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886.63 : 9,503.59 = 4,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886.63/9,503.59 = 4,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886.63x = 9,503.59 × 4,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886.63x = 38,528,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528,731.67/6,886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.72

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