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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,937.62, 10,392.90 and 6,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,937.62, 10,392.90 and 6,583.38 is: 9,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,937.62 : 10,392.90 = 6,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,937.62/10,392.90 = 6,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,937.62x = 10,392.90 × 6,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,937.62x = 68,420,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420,410.00/6,937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.23

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