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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,908.58, 10,411.51 and 6,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,908.58, 10,411.51 and 6,251.34 is: 9,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,908.58 : 10,411.51 = 6,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,908.58/10,411.51 = 6,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,908.58x = 10,411.51 × 6,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,908.58x = 65,085,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,085,888.92/6,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.02

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