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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,833.23, 10,243.36 and 2,671.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,833.23, 10,243.36 and 2,671.85 is: 4,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,833.23 : 10,243.36 = 2,671.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,833.23/10,243.36 = 2,671.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,833.23x = 10,243.36 × 2,671.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,833.23x = 27,368,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,750.36/6,833.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.25

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