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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,883.99, 10,324.36 and 2,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,883.99, 10,324.36 and 2,441.28 is: 3,661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,883.99 : 10,324.36 = 2,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,883.99/10,324.36 = 2,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,883.99x = 10,324.36 × 2,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,883.99x = 25,204,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,653.58/6,883.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.34

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