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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.73, 9,586.33 and 4,113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.73, 9,586.33 and 4,113.69 is: 5,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.73 : 9,586.33 = 4,113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.73/9,586.33 = 4,113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.73x = 9,586.33 × 4,113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.73x = 39,435,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,435,189.86/6,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.98

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