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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.69, 10,236.33 and 2,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.69, 10,236.33 and 2,664.68 is: 3,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.69 : 10,236.33 = 2,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.69/10,236.33 = 2,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.69x = 10,236.33 × 2,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.69x = 27,276,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276,492.64/6,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.15

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