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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.17, 10,237.77 and 2,081.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.17, 10,237.77 and 2,081.37 is: 3,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.17 : 10,237.77 = 2,081.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.17/10,237.77 = 2,081.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.17x = 10,237.77 × 2,081.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.17x = 21,308,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308,587.34/6,825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.06

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