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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.33, 9,609.01 and 6,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.33, 9,609.01 and 6,481.21 is: 8,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.33 : 9,609.01 = 6,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.33/9,609.01 = 6,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.33x = 9,609.01 × 6,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.33x = 62,278,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278,011.70/6,973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.89

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