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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.62, 10,235.39 and 2,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.62, 10,235.39 and 2,664.72 is: 3,994.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.62 : 10,235.39 = 2,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.62/10,235.39 = 2,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.62x = 10,235.39 × 2,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.62x = 27,274,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,274,471.40/6,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.73

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