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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.72, 10,241.79 and 3,537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.72, 10,241.79 and 3,537.03 is: 5,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.72 : 10,241.79 = 3,537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.72/10,241.79 = 3,537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.72x = 10,241.79 × 3,537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.72x = 36,225,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225,518.48/6,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.21

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