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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,831.79, 10,247.22 and 1,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,831.79, 10,247.22 and 1,901.47 is: 2,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,831.79 : 10,247.22 = 1,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,831.79/10,247.22 = 1,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,831.79x = 10,247.22 × 1,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,831.79x = 19,484,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484,781.41/6,831.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.08

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