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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832, 10,247.08 and 2,669.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832, 10,247.08 and 2,669.11 is: 4,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832 : 10,247.08 = 2,669.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832/10,247.08 = 2,669.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832x = 10,247.08 × 2,669.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832x = 27,350,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,350,583.70/6,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.31

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