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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.89, 9,592.55 and 6,200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.89, 9,592.55 and 6,200.56 is: 8,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.89 : 9,592.55 = 6,200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.89/9,592.55 = 6,200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.89x = 9,592.55 × 6,200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.89x = 59,479,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,479,181.83/6,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.75

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