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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,840, 10,261.44 and 2,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,840, 10,261.44 and 2,223.36 is: 3,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,840 : 10,261.44 = 2,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,840/10,261.44 = 2,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,840x = 10,261.44 × 2,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,840x = 22,814,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,875.24/6,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.51

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