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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,822.99, 10,222.30 and 3,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,822.99, 10,222.30 and 3,701 is: 5,544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,822.99 : 10,222.30 = 3,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,822.99/10,222.30 = 3,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,822.99x = 10,222.30 × 3,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,822.99x = 37,832,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832,732.30/6,822.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.89

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