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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.57, 10,202.48 and 2,121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.57, 10,202.48 and 2,121.82 is: 3,182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.57 : 10,202.48 = 2,121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.57/10,202.48 = 2,121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.57x = 10,202.48 × 2,121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.57x = 21,647,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647,764.49/6,802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.29

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