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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.43, 10,232.97 and 2,662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.43, 10,232.97 and 2,662.43 is: 3,992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.43 : 10,232.97 = 2,662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.43/10,232.97 = 2,662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.43x = 10,232.97 × 2,662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.43x = 27,244,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,505.17/6,823.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.79

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