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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.14, 10,236.18 and 2,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.14, 10,236.18 and 2,663.72 is: 3,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.14 : 10,236.18 = 2,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.14/10,236.18 = 2,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.14x = 10,236.18 × 2,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.14x = 27,266,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266,317.39/6,825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.98

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