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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.48, 9,131.25 and 3,820.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.48, 9,131.25 and 3,820.44 is: 5,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.48 : 9,131.25 = 3,820.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.48/9,131.25 = 3,820.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.48x = 9,131.25 × 3,820.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.48x = 34,885,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,885,392.75/6,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.30

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