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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.59, 10,409.76 and 5,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.59, 10,409.76 and 5,273.55 is: 7,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.59 : 10,409.76 = 5,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.59/10,409.76 = 5,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.59x = 10,409.76 × 5,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.59x = 54,896,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896,389.85/6,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.64

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