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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,838.50, 10,257.75 and 2,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,838.50, 10,257.75 and 2,221.50 is: 3,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,838.50 : 10,257.75 = 2,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,838.50/10,257.75 = 2,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,838.50x = 10,257.75 × 2,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,838.50x = 22,787,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787,591.63/6,838.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.25

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