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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.99, 9,584.56 and 6,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.99, 9,584.56 and 6,150.35 is: 8,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.99 : 9,584.56 = 6,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.99/9,584.56 = 6,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.99x = 9,584.56 × 6,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.99x = 58,948,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,948,398.60/6,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.80

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