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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,887.63, 9,504.97 and 4,055.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,887.63, 9,504.97 and 4,055.13 is: 5,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,887.63 : 9,504.97 = 4,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,887.63/9,504.97 = 4,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,887.63x = 9,504.97 × 4,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,887.63x = 38,543,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,543,889.00/6,887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.10

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