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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.32, 10,162.86 and 3,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.32, 10,162.86 and 3,486.72 is: 5,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.32 : 10,162.86 = 3,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.32/10,162.86 = 3,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.32x = 10,162.86 × 3,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.32x = 35,435,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,435,047.22/6,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.02

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