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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.48, 10,294.65 and 6,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.48, 10,294.65 and 6,237.08 is: 9,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.48 : 10,294.65 = 6,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.48/10,294.65 = 6,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.48x = 10,294.65 × 6,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.48x = 64,208,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,208,555.62/6,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.59

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