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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.44, 10,511.11 and 5,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.44, 10,511.11 and 5,769.86 is: 8,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.44 : 10,511.11 = 5,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.44/10,511.11 = 5,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.44x = 10,511.11 × 5,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.44x = 60,647,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647,587.80/6,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.45

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