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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.24, 10,206.28 and 3,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.24, 10,206.28 and 3,684.44 is: 5,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.24 : 10,206.28 = 3,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.24/10,206.28 = 3,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.24x = 10,206.28 × 3,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.24x = 37,604,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604,426.28/6,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.24

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