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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.51, 9,541.46 and 6,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.51, 9,541.46 and 6,372.23 is: 8,774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.51 : 9,541.46 = 6,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.51/9,541.46 = 6,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.51x = 9,541.46 × 6,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.51x = 60,800,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,800,345.88/6,929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.13

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