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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.04, 10,454.52 and 6,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.04, 10,454.52 and 6,382.16 is: 9,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.04 : 10,454.52 = 6,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.04/10,454.52 = 6,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.04x = 10,454.52 × 6,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.04x = 66,722,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,722,419.36/6,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.12

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