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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.23, 10,266.32 and 2,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.23, 10,266.32 and 2,227.23 is: 3,340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.23 : 10,266.32 = 2,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.23/10,266.32 = 2,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.23x = 10,266.32 × 2,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.23x = 22,865,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865,461.46/6,844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.84

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