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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,804.32, 10,206.56 and 2,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,804.32, 10,206.56 and 2,124.44 is: 3,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804.32 : 10,206.56 = 2,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804.32/10,206.56 = 2,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804.32x = 10,206.56 × 2,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804.32x = 21,683,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683,224.33/6,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.68

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