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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.32, 10,182.84 and 2,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.32, 10,182.84 and 2,406.24 is: 3,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.32 : 10,182.84 = 2,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.32/10,182.84 = 2,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.32x = 10,182.84 × 2,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.32x = 24,502,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,356.92/6,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.49

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