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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.50, 10,232.51 and 2,662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.50, 10,232.51 and 2,662.91 is: 3,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.50 : 10,232.51 = 2,662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.50/10,232.51 = 2,662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.50x = 10,232.51 × 2,662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.50x = 27,248,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,248,188.73/6,823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.29

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