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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.37, 10,246.43 and 2,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.37, 10,246.43 and 2,671.23 is: 4,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.37 : 10,246.43 = 2,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.37/10,246.43 = 2,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.37x = 10,246.43 × 2,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.37x = 27,370,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370,571.21/6,832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.01

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