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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.38, 10,435.59 and 6,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.38, 10,435.59 and 6,166.89 is: 9,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.38 : 10,435.59 = 6,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.38/10,435.59 = 6,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.38x = 10,435.59 × 6,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.38x = 64,355,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,355,135.62/6,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.56

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