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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.45, 10,204.94 and 2,359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.45, 10,204.94 and 2,359.91 is: 3,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.45 : 10,204.94 = 2,359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.45/10,204.94 = 2,359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.45x = 10,204.94 × 2,359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.45x = 24,082,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,082,771.37/6,802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.31

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