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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.08, 9,418.68 and 3,991.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.08, 9,418.68 and 3,991.83 is: 5,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.08 : 9,418.68 = 3,991.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.08/9,418.68 = 3,991.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.08x = 9,418.68 × 3,991.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.08x = 37,597,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597,769.38/6,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.77

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