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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.83, 10,242.08 and 2,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.83, 10,242.08 and 2,443.62 is: 3,666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.83 : 10,242.08 = 2,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.83/10,242.08 = 2,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.83x = 10,242.08 × 2,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.83x = 25,027,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,027,757.64/6,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.63

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