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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.44, 10,303.46 and 2,186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.44, 10,303.46 and 2,186.81 is: 3,280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.44 : 10,303.46 = 2,186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.44/10,303.46 = 2,186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.44x = 10,303.46 × 2,186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.44x = 22,531,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,646.91/6,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.46

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