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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.27, 10,309.80 and 2,192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.27, 10,309.80 and 2,192.15 is: 3,288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.27 : 10,309.80 = 2,192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.27/10,309.80 = 2,192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.27x = 10,309.80 × 2,192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.27x = 22,600,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,576.52/6,872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.66

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