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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.74, 9,573.16 and 5,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.74, 9,573.16 and 5,996.62 is: 8,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.74 : 9,573.16 = 5,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.74/9,573.16 = 5,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.74x = 9,573.16 × 5,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.74x = 57,406,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,406,602.72/6,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.09

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