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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.25, 10,204.33 and 2,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.25, 10,204.33 and 2,122.68 is: 3,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.25 : 10,204.33 = 2,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.25/10,204.33 = 2,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.25x = 10,204.33 × 2,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.25x = 21,660,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,535.44/6,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.32

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