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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.21, 10,248.32 and 5,274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.21, 10,248.32 and 5,274.49 is: 7,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.21 : 10,248.32 = 5,274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.21/10,248.32 = 5,274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.21x = 10,248.32 × 5,274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.21x = 54,054,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054,609.36/6,832.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.73

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