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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.04, 10,297.68 and 2,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.04, 10,297.68 and 2,248 is: 3,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.04 : 10,297.68 = 2,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.04/10,297.68 = 2,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.04x = 10,297.68 × 2,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.04x = 23,149,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,184.64/6,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.04

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