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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,803.31, 10,204.97 and 2,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,803.31, 10,204.97 and 2,186.67 is: 3,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,803.31 : 10,204.97 = 2,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,803.31/10,204.97 = 2,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,803.31x = 10,204.97 × 2,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,803.31x = 22,314,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,890.82/6,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.01

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