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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.36, 10,253.76 and 3,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.36, 10,253.76 and 3,713.44 is: 5,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.36 : 10,253.76 = 3,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.36/10,253.76 = 3,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.36x = 10,253.76 × 3,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.36x = 38,076,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076,722.53/6,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.55

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