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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.36, 10,086.92 and 3,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.36, 10,086.92 and 3,217.52 is: 4,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.36 : 10,086.92 = 3,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.36/10,086.92 = 3,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.36x = 10,086.92 × 3,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.36x = 32,454,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,866.84/6,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.74

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