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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.76, 10,272.96 and 3,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.76, 10,272.96 and 3,393.44 is: 5,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.76 : 10,272.96 = 3,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.76/10,272.96 = 3,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.76x = 10,272.96 × 3,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.76x = 34,860,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,860,673.38/6,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.36

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