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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.08, 10,266.92 and 2,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.08, 10,266.92 and 2,228 is: 3,341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.08 : 10,266.92 = 2,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.08/10,266.92 = 2,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.08x = 10,266.92 × 2,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.08x = 22,874,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874,697.76/6,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.28

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