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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,829.78, 10,233.54 and 2,665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,829.78, 10,233.54 and 2,665.06 is: 3,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,829.78 : 10,233.54 = 2,665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,829.78/10,233.54 = 2,665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,829.78x = 10,233.54 × 2,665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,829.78x = 27,272,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272,998.11/6,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.25

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