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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.80, 10,263.42 and 2,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.80, 10,263.42 and 2,223.72 is: 3,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.80 : 10,263.42 = 2,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.80/10,263.42 = 2,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.80x = 10,263.42 × 2,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.80x = 22,822,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,972.32/6,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.81

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