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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,807.36, 10,212.02 and 2,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,807.36, 10,212.02 and 2,423.78 is: 3,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,807.36 : 10,212.02 = 2,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,807.36/10,212.02 = 2,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,807.36x = 10,212.02 × 2,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,807.36x = 24,751,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751,626.66/6,807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.01

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