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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.56, 10,253.22 and 2,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.56, 10,253.22 and 2,218.56 is: 3,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.56 : 10,253.22 = 2,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.56/10,253.22 = 2,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.56x = 10,253.22 × 2,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.56x = 22,747,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,383.76/6,835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.80

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