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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,826.07, 9,419.96 and 3,995.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,826.07, 9,419.96 and 3,995.39 is: 5,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,826.07 : 9,419.96 = 3,995.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,826.07/9,419.96 = 3,995.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,826.07x = 9,419.96 × 3,995.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,826.07x = 37,636,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,636,346.91/6,826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.62

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