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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.97, 9,785.71 and 3,194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.97, 9,785.71 and 3,194.47 is: 4,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.97 : 9,785.71 = 3,194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.97/9,785.71 = 3,194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.97x = 9,785.71 × 3,194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.97x = 31,260,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260,193.68/6,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.12

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