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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.66, 10,235.51 and 2,079.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.66, 10,235.51 and 2,079.87 is: 3,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.66 : 10,235.51 = 2,079.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.66/10,235.51 = 2,079.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.66x = 10,235.51 × 2,079.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.66x = 21,288,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288,530.18/6,823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.81

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