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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.26, 10,242.75 and 2,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.26, 10,242.75 and 2,930.78 is: 4,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.26 : 10,242.75 = 2,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.26/10,242.75 = 2,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.26x = 10,242.75 × 2,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.26x = 30,019,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,019,246.85/6,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.26

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