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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,827.78, 10,244.13 and 2,386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,827.78, 10,244.13 and 2,386.10 is: 3,580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,827.78 : 10,244.13 = 2,386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,827.78/10,244.13 = 2,386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,827.78x = 10,244.13 × 2,386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,827.78x = 24,443,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443,467.37/6,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.00

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