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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,871.45, 10,303.05 and 2,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,871.45, 10,303.05 and 2,189.44 is: 3,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,871.45 : 10,303.05 = 2,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,871.45/10,303.05 = 2,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,871.45x = 10,303.05 × 2,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,871.45x = 22,557,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,909.79/6,871.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.85

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