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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,821.73, 10,232.12 and 2,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,821.73, 10,232.12 and 2,660.96 is: 3,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,821.73 : 10,232.12 = 2,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,821.73/10,232.12 = 2,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,821.73x = 10,232.12 × 2,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,821.73x = 27,227,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227,197.57/6,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.25

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