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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.15, 9,550.31 and 4,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.15, 9,550.31 and 4,270.59 is: 5,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.15 : 9,550.31 = 4,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.15/9,550.31 = 4,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.15x = 9,550.31 × 4,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.15x = 40,785,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785,437.03/6,924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.32

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