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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.29, 10,251.63 and 2,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.29, 10,251.63 and 2,671.22 is: 4,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.29 : 10,251.63 = 2,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.29/10,251.63 = 2,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.29x = 10,251.63 × 2,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.29x = 27,384,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,384,384.72/6,832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.08

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