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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825, 10,239.90 and 3,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825, 10,239.90 and 3,364.68 is: 5,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825 : 10,239.90 = 3,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825/10,239.90 = 3,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825x = 10,239.90 × 3,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825x = 34,453,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,986.73/6,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.20

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