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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.26, 10,231.31 and 2,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.26, 10,231.31 and 2,663.56 is: 3,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.26 : 10,231.31 = 2,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.26/10,231.31 = 2,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.26x = 10,231.31 × 2,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.26x = 27,251,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,708.06/6,828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.02

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