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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.62, 10,253.79 and 2,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.62, 10,253.79 and 2,450.72 is: 3,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.62 : 10,253.79 = 2,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.62/10,253.79 = 2,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.62x = 10,253.79 × 2,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.62x = 25,129,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129,193.86/6,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.83

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