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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,831.83, 10,250.98 and 2,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,831.83, 10,250.98 and 2,449.73 is: 3,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,831.83 : 10,250.98 = 2,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,831.83/10,250.98 = 2,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,831.83x = 10,250.98 × 2,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,831.83x = 25,112,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,075.86/6,831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.75

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