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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.08, 10,245.96 and 2,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.08, 10,245.96 and 2,214 is: 3,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.08 : 10,245.96 = 2,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.08/10,245.96 = 2,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.08x = 10,245.96 × 2,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.08x = 22,684,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,684,555.44/6,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.30

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