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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.83, 9,738.59 and 6,346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.83, 9,738.59 and 6,346.41 is: 8,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.83 : 9,738.59 = 6,346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.83/9,738.59 = 6,346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.83x = 9,738.59 × 6,346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.83x = 61,805,084.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,805,084.96/7,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.44

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