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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.83, 10,246.59 and 2,446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.83, 10,246.59 and 2,446.62 is: 3,671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.83 : 10,246.59 = 2,446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.83/10,246.59 = 2,446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.83x = 10,246.59 × 2,446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.83x = 25,069,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,069,512.03/6,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.13

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