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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.26, 10,237.89 and 2,443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.26, 10,237.89 and 2,443.06 is: 3,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.26 : 10,237.89 = 2,443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.26/10,237.89 = 2,443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.26x = 10,237.89 × 2,443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.26x = 25,011,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011,801.50/6,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.59

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