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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,805.68, 9,391.85 and 3,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,805.68, 9,391.85 and 3,821.50 is: 5,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,805.68 : 9,391.85 = 3,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,805.68/9,391.85 = 3,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,805.68x = 9,391.85 × 3,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,805.68x = 35,890,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,890,954.78/6,805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.68

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