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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.36, 10,300.68 and 2,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.36, 10,300.68 and 2,250 is: 3,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.36 : 10,300.68 = 2,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.36/10,300.68 = 2,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.36x = 10,300.68 × 2,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.36x = 23,176,530
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176,530/6,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.88

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