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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.68, 10,371.48 and 6,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.68, 10,371.48 and 6,182.94 is: 9,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.68 : 10,371.48 = 6,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.68/10,371.48 = 6,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.68x = 10,371.48 × 6,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.68x = 64,126,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,126,238.55/6,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.26

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