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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.32, 10,261.90 and 2,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.32, 10,261.90 and 2,224.32 is: 3,336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.32 : 10,261.90 = 2,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.32/10,261.90 = 2,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.32x = 10,261.90 × 2,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.32x = 22,825,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825,749.41/6,841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.45

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