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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,812.70, 10,216.65 and 2,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,812.70, 10,216.65 and 2,430.30 is: 3,644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,812.70 : 10,216.65 = 2,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,812.70/10,216.65 = 2,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,812.70x = 10,216.65 × 2,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,812.70x = 24,829,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,829,524.50/6,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.59

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