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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.52, 10,263.56 and 2,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.52, 10,263.56 and 2,223.92 is: 3,336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.52 : 10,263.56 = 2,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.52/10,263.56 = 2,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.52x = 10,263.56 × 2,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.52x = 22,825,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825,336.36/6,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.30

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