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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,950.16, 10,421.82 and 3,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,950.16, 10,421.82 and 3,250.44 is: 4,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,950.16 : 10,421.82 = 3,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,950.16/10,421.82 = 3,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,950.16x = 10,421.82 × 3,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,950.16x = 33,875,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875,500.60/6,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.06

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