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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.69, 10,238.77 and 2,206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.69, 10,238.77 and 2,206.69 is: 3,311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.69 : 10,238.77 = 2,206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.69/10,238.77 = 2,206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.69x = 10,238.77 × 2,206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.69x = 22,593,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,791.37/6,823.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.08

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