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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,821.62, 10,232.73 and 2,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,821.62, 10,232.73 and 2,662.67 is: 3,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,821.62 : 10,232.73 = 2,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,821.62/10,232.73 = 2,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,821.62x = 10,232.73 × 2,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,821.62x = 27,246,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,408.77/6,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.13

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