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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,824.23, 10,235.86 and 2,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,824.23, 10,235.86 and 2,663.46 is: 3,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,824.23 : 10,235.86 = 2,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,824.23/10,235.86 = 2,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,824.23x = 10,235.86 × 2,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,824.23x = 27,262,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,262,803.68/6,824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.00

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