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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,829, 10,245.12 and 2,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,829, 10,245.12 and 2,212 is: 3,318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,829 : 10,245.12 = 2,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,829/10,245.12 = 2,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,829x = 10,245.12 × 2,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,829x = 22,662,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,205.44/6,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.52

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