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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.23, 10,265.13 and 3,336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.23, 10,265.13 and 3,336.13 is: 5,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.23 : 10,265.13 = 3,336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.23/10,265.13 = 3,336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.23x = 10,265.13 × 3,336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.23x = 34,245,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245,808.15/6,843.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.33

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