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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.55, 10,241.37 and 2,083.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.55, 10,241.37 and 2,083.77 is: 3,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.55 : 10,241.37 = 2,083.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.55/10,241.37 = 2,083.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.55x = 10,241.37 × 2,083.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.55x = 21,340,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340,659.56/6,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.67

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