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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,831.97, 10,247.58 and 2,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,831.97, 10,247.58 and 2,388.24 is: 3,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,831.97 : 10,247.58 = 2,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,831.97/10,247.58 = 2,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,831.97x = 10,247.58 × 2,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,831.97x = 24,473,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473,680.46/6,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.23

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