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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.59, 10,171.25 and 3,819.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.59, 10,171.25 and 3,819.01 is: 5,721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.59 : 10,171.25 = 3,819.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.59/10,171.25 = 3,819.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.59x = 10,171.25 × 3,819.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.59x = 38,844,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,095.91/6,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.13

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