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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,828.91, 10,245.84 and 2,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,828.91, 10,245.84 and 2,387.23 is: 3,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,828.91 : 10,245.84 = 2,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,828.91/10,245.84 = 2,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,828.91x = 10,245.84 × 2,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,828.91x = 24,459,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459,176.62/6,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.71

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