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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.51, 10,242.69 and 3,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.51, 10,242.69 and 3,129.69 is: 4,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.51 : 10,242.69 = 3,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.51/10,242.69 = 3,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.51x = 10,242.69 × 3,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.51x = 32,056,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,056,444.47/6,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.50

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