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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.15, 10,307.48 and 2,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.15, 10,307.48 and 2,190.06 is: 3,285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.15 : 10,307.48 = 2,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.15/10,307.48 = 2,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.15x = 10,307.48 × 2,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.15x = 22,573,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,999.65/6,871.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.33

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