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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,830.78, 10,235.04 and 2,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,830.78, 10,235.04 and 2,666.06 is: 3,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,830.78 : 10,235.04 = 2,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,830.78/10,235.04 = 2,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,830.78x = 10,235.04 × 2,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,830.78x = 27,287,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,230.74/6,830.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.75

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