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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,808.73, 10,214.39 and 2,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,808.73, 10,214.39 and 2,366.22 is: 3,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,808.73 : 10,214.39 = 2,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,808.73/10,214.39 = 2,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,808.73x = 10,214.39 × 2,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,808.73x = 24,169,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,169,493.91/6,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.78

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