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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.32, 10,228.80 and 3,531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.32, 10,228.80 and 3,531.50 is: 5,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.32 : 10,228.80 = 3,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.32/10,228.80 = 3,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.32x = 10,228.80 × 3,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.32x = 36,123,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,007.20/6,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.50

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