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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.23, 10,308.24 and 2,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.23, 10,308.24 and 2,191.14 is: 3,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.23 : 10,308.24 = 2,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.23/10,308.24 = 2,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.23x = 10,308.24 × 2,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.23x = 22,586,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,796.99/6,871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.15

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