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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,913.65, 10,362.28 and 3,914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,913.65, 10,362.28 and 3,914.73 is: 5,867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,913.65 : 10,362.28 = 3,914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,913.65/10,362.28 = 3,914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,913.65x = 10,362.28 × 3,914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,913.65x = 40,565,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565,525.94/6,913.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.45

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