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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.37, 10,511.04 and 5,769.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.37, 10,511.04 and 5,769.91 is: 8,694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.37 : 10,511.04 = 5,769.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.37/10,511.04 = 5,769.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.37x = 10,511.04 × 5,769.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.37x = 60,647,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647,754.81/6,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.56

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