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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,829.65, 10,246.95 and 2,387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,829.65, 10,246.95 and 2,387.97 is: 3,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,829.65 : 10,246.95 = 2,387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,829.65/10,246.95 = 2,387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,829.65x = 10,246.95 × 2,387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,829.65x = 24,469,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469,409.19/6,829.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.82

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