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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.42, 10,213.52 and 2,645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.42, 10,213.52 and 2,645.89 is: 3,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.42 : 10,213.52 = 2,645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.42/10,213.52 = 2,645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.42x = 10,213.52 × 2,645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.42x = 27,023,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023,850.43/6,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.35

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