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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,826.88, 10,238.43 and 2,930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,826.88, 10,238.43 and 2,930.42 is: 4,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,826.88 : 10,238.43 = 2,930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,826.88/10,238.43 = 2,930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,826.88x = 10,238.43 × 2,930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,826.88x = 30,002,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,900.04/6,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.82

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