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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.61, 10,233.91 and 2,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.61, 10,233.91 and 2,439.80 is: 3,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.61 : 10,233.91 = 2,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.61/10,233.91 = 2,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.61x = 10,233.91 × 2,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.61x = 24,968,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,968,693.62/6,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.70

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