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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.58, 10,386.88 and 3,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.58, 10,386.88 and 3,227.92 is: 4,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.58 : 10,386.88 = 3,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.58/10,386.88 = 3,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.58x = 10,386.88 × 3,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.58x = 33,527,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527,983.65/6,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.88

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