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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.62, 10,253.79 and 2,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.62, 10,253.79 and 2,675.23 is: 4,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.62 : 10,253.79 = 2,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.62/10,253.79 = 2,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.62x = 10,253.79 × 2,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.62x = 27,431,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,220.99/6,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.81

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