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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,946.83, 10,410.30 and 6,572.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,946.83, 10,410.30 and 6,572.61 is: 9,849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,946.83 : 10,410.30 = 6,572.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,946.83/10,410.30 = 6,572.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,946.83x = 10,410.30 × 6,572.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,946.83x = 68,422,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,422,841.88/6,946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.51

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