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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,829.06, 10,243.47 and 2,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,829.06, 10,243.47 and 2,212.06 is: 3,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,829.06 : 10,243.47 = 2,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,829.06/10,243.47 = 2,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,829.06x = 10,243.47 × 2,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,829.06x = 22,659,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,170.25/6,829.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.05

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