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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.63, 10,244.79 and 2,447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.63, 10,244.79 and 2,447.34 is: 3,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.63 : 10,244.79 = 2,447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.63/10,244.79 = 2,447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.63x = 10,244.79 × 2,447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.63x = 25,072,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,484.36/6,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.67

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