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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.67, 10,237.98 and 2,662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.67, 10,237.98 and 2,662.46 is: 3,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.67 : 10,237.98 = 2,662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.67/10,237.98 = 2,662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.67x = 10,237.98 × 2,662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.67x = 27,258,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,199.05/6,822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.24

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