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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.30, 10,234.89 and 3,129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.30, 10,234.89 and 3,129.90 is: 4,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.30 : 10,234.89 = 3,129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.30/10,234.89 = 3,129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.30x = 10,234.89 × 3,129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.30x = 32,034,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,182.21/6,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.45

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