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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834, 10,252.62 and 2,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834, 10,252.62 and 2,217 is: 3,326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834 : 10,252.62 = 2,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834/10,252.62 = 2,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834x = 10,252.62 × 2,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834x = 22,730,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,058.54/6,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.03

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