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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,831.65, 10,249.95 and 2,389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,831.65, 10,249.95 and 2,389.97 is: 3,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,831.65 : 10,249.95 = 2,389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,831.65/10,249.95 = 2,389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,831.65x = 10,249.95 × 2,389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,831.65x = 24,497,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497,073.00/6,831.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.82

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