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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.73, 10,233.61 and 2,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.73, 10,233.61 and 2,661.96 is: 3,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.73 : 10,233.61 = 2,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.73/10,233.61 = 2,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.73x = 10,233.61 × 2,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.73x = 27,241,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,460.48/6,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.75

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