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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.44, 10,282.08 and 2,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.44, 10,282.08 and 2,236.56 is: 3,355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.44 : 10,282.08 = 2,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.44/10,282.08 = 2,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.44x = 10,282.08 × 2,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.44x = 22,996,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996,488.84/6,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.47

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