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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.88, 10,237.74 and 2,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.88, 10,237.74 and 2,207.24 is: 3,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.88 : 10,237.74 = 2,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.88/10,237.74 = 2,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.88x = 10,237.74 × 2,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.88x = 22,597,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,149.24/6,823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.48

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