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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,868.80, 10,303.92 and 2,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,868.80, 10,303.92 and 2,250.72 is: 3,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,868.80 : 10,303.92 = 2,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,868.80/10,303.92 = 2,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,868.80x = 10,303.92 × 2,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,868.80x = 23,191,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,238.82/6,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.32

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