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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,866.98, 10,301.19 and 2,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,866.98, 10,301.19 and 2,250.34 is: 3,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,866.98 : 10,301.19 = 2,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,866.98/10,301.19 = 2,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,866.98x = 10,301.19 × 2,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,866.98x = 23,181,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,179.90/6,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.75

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