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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.27, 9,529.94 and 4,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.27, 9,529.94 and 4,254.23 is: 5,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.27 : 9,529.94 = 4,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.27/9,529.94 = 4,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.27x = 9,529.94 × 4,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.27x = 40,542,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542,556.65/6,905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.25

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