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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.82, 10,399.22 and 5,981.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.82, 10,399.22 and 5,981.46 is: 8,972.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.82 : 10,399.22 = 5,981.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.82/10,399.22 = 5,981.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.82x = 10,399.22 × 5,981.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.82x = 62,202,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,202,518.46/6,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.18

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