Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,824, 10,236 and 2,207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,824, 10,236 and 2,207 is: 3,310.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,824 : 10,236 = 2,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,824/10,236 = 2,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,824x = 10,236 × 2,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,824x = 22,590,852 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,590,852/6,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,310.50
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