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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.21, 10,383.96 and 3,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.21, 10,383.96 and 3,027.35 is: 4,542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.21 : 10,383.96 = 3,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.21/10,383.96 = 3,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.21x = 10,383.96 × 3,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.21x = 31,435,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435,881.31/6,920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.62

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