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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,826.70, 10,237.88 and 2,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,826.70, 10,237.88 and 2,663.58 is: 3,994.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,826.70 : 10,237.88 = 2,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,826.70/10,237.88 = 2,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,826.70x = 10,237.88 × 2,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,826.70x = 27,269,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,412.41/6,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.52

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