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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,925.37, 10,371.47 and 3,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,925.37, 10,371.47 and 3,994.79 is: 5,982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,925.37 : 10,371.47 = 3,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,925.37/10,371.47 = 3,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,925.37x = 10,371.47 × 3,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,925.37x = 41,431,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431,772.81/6,925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.61

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