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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.51, 10,377.80 and 3,628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.51, 10,377.80 and 3,628.82 is: 5,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.51 : 10,377.80 = 3,628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.51/10,377.80 = 3,628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.51x = 10,377.80 × 3,628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.51x = 37,659,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659,189.60/6,916.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.83

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