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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.75, 10,234.10 and 2,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.75, 10,234.10 and 2,666.15 is: 3,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.75 : 10,234.10 = 2,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.75/10,234.10 = 2,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.75x = 10,234.10 × 2,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.75x = 27,285,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285,632.38/6,825.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.46

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