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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.41, 10,245.09 and 2,386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.41, 10,245.09 and 2,386.73 is: 3,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.41 : 10,245.09 = 2,386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.41/10,245.09 = 2,386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.41x = 10,245.09 × 2,386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.41x = 24,452,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,263.66/6,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.96

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