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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.27, 10,209.80 and 2,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.27, 10,209.80 and 2,423.73 is: 3,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.27 : 10,209.80 = 2,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.27/10,209.80 = 2,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.27x = 10,209.80 × 2,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.27x = 24,745,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745,805.58/6,806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.73

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