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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.40, 10,233.80 and 2,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.40, 10,233.80 and 2,662.24 is: 3,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.40 : 10,233.80 = 2,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.40/10,233.80 = 2,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.40x = 10,233.80 × 2,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.40x = 27,244,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,831.71/6,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.44

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