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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,907.54, 9,533.68 and 6,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,907.54, 9,533.68 and 6,485.54 is: 8,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,907.54 : 9,533.68 = 6,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,907.54/9,533.68 = 6,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,907.54x = 9,533.68 × 6,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,907.54x = 61,831,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,831,062.99/6,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.24

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