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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.13, 10,242.54 and 2,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.13, 10,242.54 and 2,445.84 is: 3,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.13 : 10,242.54 = 2,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.13/10,242.54 = 2,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.13x = 10,242.54 × 2,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.13x = 25,051,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,051,614.03/6,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.42

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