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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.15, 10,237.56 and 2,145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.15, 10,237.56 and 2,145.39 is: 3,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.15 : 10,237.56 = 2,145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.15/10,237.56 = 2,145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.15x = 10,237.56 × 2,145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.15x = 21,963,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,558.85/6,825.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.03

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