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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.65, 10,251.45 and 2,390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.65, 10,251.45 and 2,390.97 is: 3,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.65 : 10,251.45 = 2,390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.65/10,251.45 = 2,390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.65x = 10,251.45 × 2,390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.65x = 24,510,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510,909.41/6,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.32

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