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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.22, 10,266.84 and 3,714.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.22, 10,266.84 and 3,714.53 is: 5,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.22 : 10,266.84 = 3,714.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.22/10,266.84 = 3,714.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.22x = 10,266.84 × 3,714.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.22x = 38,136,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136,433.85/6,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.86

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