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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,824.16, 10,235.78 and 2,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,824.16, 10,235.78 and 2,663.39 is: 3,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,824.16 : 10,235.78 = 2,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,824.16/10,235.78 = 2,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,824.16x = 10,235.78 × 2,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,824.16x = 27,261,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,886.37/6,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.91

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