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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,800.23, 10,198.32 and 2,416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,800.23, 10,198.32 and 2,416.69 is: 3,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,800.23 : 10,198.32 = 2,416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,800.23/10,198.32 = 2,416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,800.23x = 10,198.32 × 2,416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,800.23x = 24,646,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646,177.96/6,800.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.32

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