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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.69, 10,237.05 and 2,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.69, 10,237.05 and 2,664.36 is: 3,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.69 : 10,237.05 = 2,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.69/10,237.05 = 2,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.69x = 10,237.05 × 2,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.69x = 27,275,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275,186.54/6,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.96

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