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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.98, 10,248.53 and 1,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.98, 10,248.53 and 1,901.43 is: 2,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.98 : 10,248.53 = 1,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.98/10,248.53 = 1,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.98x = 10,248.53 × 1,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.98x = 19,486,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486,852.89/6,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.88

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