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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,930.63, 9,561.87 and 5,423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,930.63, 9,561.87 and 5,423.63 is: 7,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,930.63 : 9,561.87 = 5,423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,930.63/9,561.87 = 5,423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,930.63x = 9,561.87 × 5,423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,930.63x = 51,859,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,859,997.18/6,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.72

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