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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.62, 10,235.64 and 2,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.62, 10,235.64 and 2,663.46 is: 3,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.62 : 10,235.64 = 2,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.62/10,235.64 = 2,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.62x = 10,235.64 × 2,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.62x = 27,262,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,217.71/6,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.27

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