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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.08, 10,266.54 and 2,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.08, 10,266.54 and 2,227 is: 3,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.08 : 10,266.54 = 2,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.08/10,266.54 = 2,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.08x = 10,266.54 × 2,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.08x = 22,863,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,584.58/6,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.15

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