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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.67, 10,463.25 and 6,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.67, 10,463.25 and 6,236.25 is: 9,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.67 : 10,463.25 = 6,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.67/10,463.25 = 6,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.67x = 10,463.25 × 6,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.67x = 65,251,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,251,442.81/6,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.79

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