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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.72, 10,283.94 and 3,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.72, 10,283.94 and 3,350.32 is: 5,018.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.72 : 10,283.94 = 3,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.72/10,283.94 = 3,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.72x = 10,283.94 × 3,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.72x = 34,454,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454,489.86/6,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.34

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