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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,908.90, 10,363.35 and 6,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,908.90, 10,363.35 and 6,374.30 is: 9,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,908.90 : 10,363.35 = 6,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,908.90/10,363.35 = 6,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,908.90x = 10,363.35 × 6,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,908.90x = 66,059,101.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059,101.91/6,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.45

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