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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,914.25, 10,354.91 and 3,983.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,914.25, 10,354.91 and 3,983.67 is: 5,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,914.25 : 10,354.91 = 3,983.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,914.25/10,354.91 = 3,983.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,914.25x = 10,354.91 × 3,983.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,914.25x = 41,250,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250,524.40/6,914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.02

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