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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.23, 10,093.98 and 3,440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.23, 10,093.98 and 3,440.61 is: 5,164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.23 : 10,093.98 = 3,440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.23/10,093.98 = 3,440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.23x = 10,093.98 × 3,440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.23x = 34,729,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729,461.43/6,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.06

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