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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,845.13, 10,267.69 and 2,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,845.13, 10,267.69 and 2,228.13 is: 3,342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,845.13 : 10,267.69 = 2,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,845.13/10,267.69 = 2,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,845.13x = 10,267.69 × 2,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,845.13x = 22,877,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877,748.12/6,845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.19

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