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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.26, 10,214.82 and 2,427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.26, 10,214.82 and 2,427.72 is: 3,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.26 : 10,214.82 = 2,427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.26/10,214.82 = 2,427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.26x = 10,214.82 × 2,427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.26x = 24,798,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,798,722.81/6,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.84

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