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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.54, 10,205.43 and 2,420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.54, 10,205.43 and 2,420.38 is: 3,631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.54 : 10,205.43 = 2,420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.54/10,205.43 = 2,420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.54x = 10,205.43 × 2,420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.54x = 24,701,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701,018.66/6,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.15

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