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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.32, 10,275.60 and 3,561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.32, 10,275.60 and 3,561.66 is: 5,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.32 : 10,275.60 = 3,561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.32/10,275.60 = 3,561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.32x = 10,275.60 × 3,561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.32x = 36,598,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,598,193.50/6,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.33

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