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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.08, 10,234.83 and 2,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.08, 10,234.83 and 2,662.92 is: 3,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.08 : 10,234.83 = 2,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.08/10,234.83 = 2,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.08x = 10,234.83 × 2,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.08x = 27,254,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,254,533.50/6,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.46

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