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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.36, 10,265.04 and 2,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.36, 10,265.04 and 2,226.72 is: 3,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.36 : 10,265.04 = 2,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.36/10,265.04 = 2,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.36x = 10,265.04 × 2,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.36x = 22,857,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857,369.87/6,843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.08

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