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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.50, 10,238.24 and 2,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.50, 10,238.24 and 2,145.85 is: 3,218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.50 : 10,238.24 = 2,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.50/10,238.24 = 2,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.50x = 10,238.24 × 2,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.50x = 21,969,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,969,707.07/6,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.77

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