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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.21, 10,238.01 and 2,665.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.21, 10,238.01 and 2,665.05 is: 3,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.21 : 10,238.01 = 2,665.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.21/10,238.01 = 2,665.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.21x = 10,238.01 × 2,665.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.21x = 27,284,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,284,808.55/6,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.65

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