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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.83, 10,217.46 and 2,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.83, 10,217.46 and 2,370.51 is: 3,555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.83 : 10,217.46 = 2,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.83/10,217.46 = 2,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.83x = 10,217.46 × 2,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.83x = 24,220,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,591.10/6,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.67

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