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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,833.97, 10,244.11 and 2,668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,833.97, 10,244.11 and 2,668.25 is: 3,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,833.97 : 10,244.11 = 2,668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,833.97/10,244.11 = 2,668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,833.97x = 10,244.11 × 2,668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,833.97x = 27,333,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333,846.51/6,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.70

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