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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.18, 10,235.59 and 2,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.18, 10,235.59 and 2,664.18 is: 3,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.18 : 10,235.59 = 2,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.18/10,235.59 = 2,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.18x = 10,235.59 × 2,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.18x = 27,269,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,454.17/6,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.42

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