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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.36, 10,251.90 and 2,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.36, 10,251.90 and 2,217 is: 3,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.36 : 10,251.90 = 2,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.36/10,251.90 = 2,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.36x = 10,251.90 × 2,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.36x = 22,728,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,462.30/6,834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.62

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