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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.98, 9,419.82 and 3,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.98, 9,419.82 and 3,841.87 is: 5,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.98 : 9,419.82 = 3,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.98/9,419.82 = 3,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.98x = 9,419.82 × 3,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.98x = 36,189,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189,723.86/6,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.76

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