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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,824.72, 10,236.98 and 2,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,824.72, 10,236.98 and 2,207.72 is: 3,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,824.72 : 10,236.98 = 2,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,824.72/10,236.98 = 2,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,824.72x = 10,236.98 × 2,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,824.72x = 22,600,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,416.60/6,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.55

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