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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,826.21, 10,239.51 and 2,666.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,826.21, 10,239.51 and 2,666.05 is: 3,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,826.21 : 10,239.51 = 2,666.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,826.21/10,239.51 = 2,666.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,826.21x = 10,239.51 × 2,666.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,826.21x = 27,299,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,299,045.64/6,826.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.15

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