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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,919.17, 9,481.98 and 6,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,919.17, 9,481.98 and 6,254.91 is: 8,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,919.17 : 9,481.98 = 6,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,919.17/9,481.98 = 6,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,919.17x = 9,481.98 × 6,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,919.17x = 59,308,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308,931.52/6,919.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.68

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