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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.98, 10,240.08 and 2,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.98, 10,240.08 and 2,442.26 is: 3,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.98 : 10,240.08 = 2,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.98/10,240.08 = 2,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.98x = 10,240.08 × 2,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.98x = 25,008,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008,937.78/6,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.79

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