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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.72, 10,241.57 and 2,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.72, 10,241.57 and 2,148.14 is: 3,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.72 : 10,241.57 = 2,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.72/10,241.57 = 2,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.72x = 10,241.57 × 2,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.72x = 22,000,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,326.18/6,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.21

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