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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.94, 10,303.96 and 2,188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.94, 10,303.96 and 2,188.59 is: 3,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.94 : 10,303.96 = 2,188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.94/10,303.96 = 2,188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.94x = 10,303.96 × 2,188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.94x = 22,551,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,190.75/6,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.55

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