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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.83, 10,236.66 and 2,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.83, 10,236.66 and 2,440.72 is: 3,661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.83 : 10,236.66 = 2,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.83/10,236.66 = 2,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.83x = 10,236.66 × 2,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.83x = 24,984,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,984,820.80/6,823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.41

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