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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,821.36, 10,231.32 and 2,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,821.36, 10,231.32 and 2,204.24 is: 3,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,821.36 : 10,231.32 = 2,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,821.36/10,231.32 = 2,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,821.36x = 10,231.32 × 2,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,821.36x = 22,552,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,284.80/6,821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.13

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