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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.58, 10,300.62 and 2,250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.58, 10,300.62 and 2,250.50 is: 3,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.58 : 10,300.62 = 2,250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.58/10,300.62 = 2,250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.58x = 10,300.62 × 2,250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.58x = 23,181,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,545.31/6,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.01

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