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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,942.27, 10,408.78 and 3,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,942.27, 10,408.78 and 3,823.74 is: 5,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.27 : 10,408.78 = 3,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.27/10,408.78 = 3,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.27x = 10,408.78 × 3,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.27x = 39,800,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800,462.46/6,942.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.07

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