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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,957.09, 10,373.57 and 6,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,957.09, 10,373.57 and 6,184.35 is: 9,221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,957.09 : 10,373.57 = 6,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,957.09/10,373.57 = 6,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,957.09x = 10,373.57 × 6,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,957.09x = 64,153,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,787.63/6,957.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.35

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