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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,911.63, 10,356.93 and 5,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,911.63, 10,356.93 and 5,063.97 is: 7,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,911.63 : 10,356.93 = 5,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,911.63/10,356.93 = 5,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,911.63x = 10,356.93 × 5,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,911.63x = 52,447,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,143.69/6,911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.25

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