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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.97, 10,200.62 and 2,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.97, 10,200.62 and 2,358.55 is: 3,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.97 : 10,200.62 = 2,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.97/10,200.62 = 2,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.97x = 10,200.62 × 2,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.97x = 24,058,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,672.30/6,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.50

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