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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.33, 10,233.69 and 2,662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.33, 10,233.69 and 2,662.17 is: 3,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.33 : 10,233.69 = 2,662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.33/10,233.69 = 2,662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.33x = 10,233.69 × 2,662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.33x = 27,243,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,822.51/6,822.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.33

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