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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,852.44, 10,278.99 and 2,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,852.44, 10,278.99 and 2,235.44 is: 3,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,852.44 : 10,278.99 = 2,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,852.44/10,278.99 = 2,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,852.44x = 10,278.99 × 2,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,852.44x = 22,978,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978,065.41/6,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.27

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