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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,836.34, 10,249.44 and 2,674.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,836.34, 10,249.44 and 2,674.22 is: 4,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,836.34 : 10,249.44 = 2,674.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,836.34/10,249.44 = 2,674.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,836.34x = 10,249.44 × 2,674.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,836.34x = 27,409,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,257.44/6,836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.35

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