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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,821.75, 10,229.36 and 2,438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,821.75, 10,229.36 and 2,438.17 is: 3,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,821.75 : 10,229.36 = 2,438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,821.75/10,229.36 = 2,438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,821.75x = 10,229.36 × 2,438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,821.75x = 24,940,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940,880.91/6,821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.08

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