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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.58, 10,243.96 and 2,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.58, 10,243.96 and 2,445.94 is: 3,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.58 : 10,243.96 = 2,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.58/10,243.96 = 2,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.58x = 10,243.96 × 2,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.58x = 25,056,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,111.52/6,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.30

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