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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.72, 10,397.40 and 3,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.72, 10,397.40 and 3,231.44 is: 4,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.72 : 10,397.40 = 3,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.72/10,397.40 = 3,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.72x = 10,397.40 × 3,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.72x = 33,598,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,598,574.26/6,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.38

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