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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.30, 9,423.95 and 3,844.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.30, 9,423.95 and 3,844.71 is: 5,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.30 : 9,423.95 = 3,844.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.30/9,423.95 = 3,844.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.30x = 9,423.95 × 3,844.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.30x = 36,232,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232,335.58/6,828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.20

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