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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.81, 10,236.53 and 2,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.81, 10,236.53 and 2,664.80 is: 3,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.81 : 10,236.53 = 2,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.81/10,236.53 = 2,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.81x = 10,236.53 × 2,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.81x = 27,278,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278,305.14/6,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.35

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