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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,889.81, 9,497.02 and 6,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,889.81, 9,497.02 and 6,317.76 is: 8,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,889.81 : 9,497.02 = 6,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,889.81/9,497.02 = 6,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,889.81x = 9,497.02 × 6,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,889.81x = 59,999,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,893.08/6,889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.50

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