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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.29, 10,238.40 and 2,320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.29, 10,238.40 and 2,320.51 is: 3,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.29 : 10,238.40 = 2,320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.29/10,238.40 = 2,320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.29x = 10,238.40 × 2,320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.29x = 23,758,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758,294.48/6,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.92

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