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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.36, 10,275.12 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.36, 10,275.12 and 2,232 is: 3,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.36 : 10,275.12 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.36/10,275.12 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.36x = 10,275.12 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.36x = 22,934,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934,067.84/6,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.35

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