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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,830.26, 10,246.18 and 2,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,830.26, 10,246.18 and 2,386.55 is: 3,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,830.26 : 10,246.18 = 2,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,830.26/10,246.18 = 2,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,830.26x = 10,246.18 × 2,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,830.26x = 24,452,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,963.68/6,830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.09

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