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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.34, 9,457.49 and 6,237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.34, 9,457.49 and 6,237.03 is: 8,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.34 : 9,457.49 = 6,237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.34/9,457.49 = 6,237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.34x = 9,457.49 × 6,237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.34x = 58,986,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,986,699.91/6,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.14

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