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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,830.89, 10,247.91 and 2,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,830.89, 10,247.91 and 2,150.78 is: 3,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,830.89 : 10,247.91 = 2,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,830.89/10,247.91 = 2,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,830.89x = 10,247.91 × 2,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,830.89x = 22,040,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,940.56/6,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.66

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