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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.72, 9,419.40 and 3,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.72, 9,419.40 and 3,995.04 is: 5,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.72 : 9,419.40 = 3,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.72/9,419.40 = 3,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.72x = 9,419.40 × 3,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.72x = 37,630,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630,879.78/6,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.10

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