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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.84, 10,238.40 and 2,208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.84, 10,238.40 and 2,208.48 is: 3,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.84 : 10,238.40 = 2,208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.84/10,238.40 = 2,208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.84x = 10,238.40 × 2,208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.84x = 22,611,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,301.63/6,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.60

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