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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,824.79, 10,237.15 and 2,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,824.79, 10,237.15 and 2,665.22 is: 3,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,824.79 : 10,237.15 = 2,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,824.79/10,237.15 = 2,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,824.79x = 10,237.15 × 2,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,824.79x = 27,284,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,256.92/6,824.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.82

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