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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.58, 10,242.57 and 2,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.58, 10,242.57 and 2,675.42 is: 4,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.58 : 10,242.57 = 2,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.58/10,242.57 = 2,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.58x = 10,242.57 × 2,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.58x = 27,403,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,176.63/6,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.66

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