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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,887.06, 9,493.24 and 6,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,887.06, 9,493.24 and 6,315 is: 8,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,887.06 : 9,493.24 = 6,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,887.06/9,493.24 = 6,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,887.06x = 9,493.24 × 6,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,887.06x = 59,949,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,949,810.60/6,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.70

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