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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.11, 10,254.11 and 2,217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.11, 10,254.11 and 2,217.75 is: 3,327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.11 : 10,254.11 = 2,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.11/10,254.11 = 2,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.11x = 10,254.11 × 2,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.11x = 22,741,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,052.45/6,835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.09

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