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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,852.24, 10,279.08 and 2,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,852.24, 10,279.08 and 2,236.08 is: 3,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,852.24 : 10,279.08 = 2,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,852.24/10,279.08 = 2,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,852.24x = 10,279.08 × 2,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,852.24x = 22,984,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984,845.21/6,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.35

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