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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.38, 10,306.31 and 2,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.38, 10,306.31 and 2,189.28 is: 3,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.38 : 10,306.31 = 2,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.38/10,306.31 = 2,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.38x = 10,306.31 × 2,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.38x = 22,563,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,387.41/6,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.16

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