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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.24, 10,235.68 and 2,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.24, 10,235.68 and 2,664.24 is: 3,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.24 : 10,235.68 = 2,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.24/10,235.68 = 2,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.24x = 10,235.68 × 2,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.24x = 27,270,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,308.08/6,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.51

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