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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,821.02, 10,232.85 and 2,660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,821.02, 10,232.85 and 2,660.86 is: 3,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,821.02 : 10,232.85 = 2,660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,821.02/10,232.85 = 2,660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,821.02x = 10,232.85 × 2,660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,821.02x = 27,228,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,181.25/6,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.80

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