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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.93, 10,238.89 and 2,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.93, 10,238.89 and 2,146.35 is: 3,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.93 : 10,238.89 = 2,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.93/10,238.89 = 2,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.93x = 10,238.89 × 2,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.93x = 21,976,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976,242.61/6,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.52

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