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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,805.67, 9,391.74 and 3,821.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,805.67, 9,391.74 and 3,821.43 is: 5,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,805.67 : 9,391.74 = 3,821.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,805.67/9,391.74 = 3,821.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,805.67x = 9,391.74 × 3,821.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,805.67x = 35,889,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,889,876.99/6,805.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.53

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