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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.08, 10,309.26 and 2,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.08, 10,309.26 and 2,254 is: 3,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.08 : 10,309.26 = 2,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.08/10,309.26 = 2,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.08x = 10,309.26 × 2,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.08x = 23,237,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237,072.04/6,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.37

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