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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.76, 10,230.56 and 2,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.76, 10,230.56 and 2,663.06 is: 3,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.76 : 10,230.56 = 2,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.76/10,230.56 = 2,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.76x = 10,230.56 × 2,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.76x = 27,244,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244,595.11/6,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.27

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