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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.56, 10,251.72 and 2,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.56, 10,251.72 and 2,217.56 is: 3,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.56 : 10,251.72 = 2,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.56/10,251.72 = 2,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.56x = 10,251.72 × 2,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.56x = 22,733,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733,804.20/6,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.30

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