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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,808.79, 10,212.41 and 2,365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,808.79, 10,212.41 and 2,365.61 is: 3,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,808.79 : 10,212.41 = 2,365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,808.79/10,212.41 = 2,365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,808.79x = 10,212.41 × 2,365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,808.79x = 24,158,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158,534.07/6,808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.14

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