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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.65, 10,302.23 and 2,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.65, 10,302.23 and 2,186.56 is: 3,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.65 : 10,302.23 = 2,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.65/10,302.23 = 2,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.65x = 10,302.23 × 2,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.65x = 22,526,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,423.29/6,867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.08

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