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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.51, 9,418.68 and 3,800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.51, 9,418.68 and 3,800.73 is: 5,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.51 : 9,418.68 = 3,800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.51/9,418.68 = 3,800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.51x = 9,418.68 × 3,800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.51x = 35,797,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797,859.64/6,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.72

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