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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.07, 9,569.52 and 4,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.07, 9,569.52 and 4,281.03 is: 5,909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.07 : 9,569.52 = 4,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.07/9,569.52 = 4,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.07x = 9,569.52 × 4,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.07x = 40,967,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,967,402.21/6,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.84

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