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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.63, 10,232.12 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.63, 10,232.12 and 2,926.13 is: 4,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.63 : 10,232.12 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.63/10,232.12 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.63x = 10,232.12 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.63x = 29,940,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940,469.45/6,822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.41

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