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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.80, 10,251.38 and 2,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.80, 10,251.38 and 2,217.80 is: 3,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.80 : 10,251.38 = 2,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.80/10,251.38 = 2,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.80x = 10,251.38 × 2,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.80x = 22,735,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,464.85/6,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.43

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