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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.58, 10,299.12 and 2,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.58, 10,299.12 and 2,249.50 is: 3,373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.58 : 10,299.12 = 2,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.58/10,299.12 = 2,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.58x = 10,299.12 × 2,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.58x = 23,167,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,870.44/6,867.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.51

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