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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.32, 10,266.55 and 3,512.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.32, 10,266.55 and 3,512.99 is: 5,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.32 : 10,266.55 = 3,512.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.32/10,266.55 = 3,512.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.32x = 10,266.55 × 3,512.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.32x = 36,066,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,066,304.37/6,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.68

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