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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.98, 10,237.08 and 2,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.98, 10,237.08 and 2,440.26 is: 3,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.98 : 10,237.08 = 2,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.98/10,237.08 = 2,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.98x = 10,237.08 × 2,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.98x = 24,981,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981,136.84/6,823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.79

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