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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.59, 10,233.54 and 5,198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.59, 10,233.54 and 5,198.58 is: 7,782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.59 : 10,233.54 = 5,198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.59/10,233.54 = 5,198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.59x = 10,233.54 × 5,198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.59x = 53,199,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199,876.37/6,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.78

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