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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.08, 10,206.96 and 2,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.08, 10,206.96 and 2,188 is: 3,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.08 : 10,206.96 = 2,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.08/10,206.96 = 2,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.08x = 10,206.96 × 2,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.08x = 22,332,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,828.48/6,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.31

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