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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.36, 10,238.04 and 2,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.36, 10,238.04 and 2,208.72 is: 3,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.36 : 10,238.04 = 2,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.36/10,238.04 = 2,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.36x = 10,238.04 × 2,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.36x = 22,612,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,963.71/6,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.08

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