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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.78, 10,376.73 and 3,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.78, 10,376.73 and 3,222.72 is: 4,829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.78 : 10,376.73 = 3,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.78/10,376.73 = 3,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.78x = 10,376.73 × 3,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.78x = 33,441,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,441,295.31/6,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.22

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