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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.36, 10,301.97 and 2,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.36, 10,301.97 and 2,188.18 is: 3,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.36 : 10,301.97 = 2,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.36/10,301.97 = 2,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.36x = 10,301.97 × 2,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.36x = 22,542,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,573.49/6,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.09

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