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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,854.56, 10,283.70 and 2,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,854.56, 10,283.70 and 2,237.56 is: 3,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,854.56 : 10,283.70 = 2,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,854.56/10,283.70 = 2,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,854.56x = 10,283.70 × 2,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,854.56x = 23,010,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,395.77/6,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.95

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