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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,872.49, 10,309.94 and 2,193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,872.49, 10,309.94 and 2,193.52 is: 3,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,872.49 : 10,309.94 = 2,193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,872.49/10,309.94 = 2,193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,872.49x = 10,309.94 × 2,193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,872.49x = 22,615,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,059.59/6,872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.66

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