Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823, 10,234.50 and 2,206
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,823, 10,234.50 and 2,206 is: 3,309
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,823 : 10,234.50 = 2,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,823/10,234.50 = 2,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,823x = 10,234.50 × 2,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,823x = 22,577,307 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,577,307/6,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,309
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