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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,887.27, 9,501.09 and 4,230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,887.27, 9,501.09 and 4,230.06 is: 5,835.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,887.27 : 9,501.09 = 4,230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,887.27/9,501.09 = 4,230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,887.27x = 9,501.09 × 4,230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,887.27x = 40,190,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,190,190.18/6,887.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.44

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