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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.34, 10,213.83 and 3,688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.34, 10,213.83 and 3,688.47 is: 5,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.34 : 10,213.83 = 3,688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.34/10,213.83 = 3,688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.34x = 10,213.83 × 3,688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.34x = 37,673,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673,405.54/6,806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.05

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