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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,830.91, 10,247.22 and 2,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,830.91, 10,247.22 and 2,448 is: 3,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,830.91 : 10,247.22 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,830.91/10,247.22 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,830.91x = 10,247.22 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,830.91x = 25,085,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085,194.56/6,830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.31

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