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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,824.16, 10,228.73 and 2,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,824.16, 10,228.73 and 2,663.40 is: 3,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,824.16 : 10,228.73 = 2,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,824.16/10,228.73 = 2,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,824.16x = 10,228.73 × 2,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,824.16x = 27,243,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243,186.17/6,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.17

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