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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912.92, 10,363.50 and 3,217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,912.92, 10,363.50 and 3,217.29 is: 4,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912.92 : 10,363.50 = 3,217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912.92/10,363.50 = 3,217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912.92x = 10,363.50 × 3,217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912.92x = 33,342,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342,384.92/6,912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.20

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