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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822, 9,414.36 and 4,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822, 9,414.36 and 4,027.50 is: 5,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822 : 9,414.36 = 4,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822/9,414.36 = 4,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822x = 9,414.36 × 4,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822x = 37,916,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916,334.90/6,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.95

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