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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.48, 10,314.90 and 2,195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.48, 10,314.90 and 2,195.49 is: 3,293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.48 : 10,314.90 = 2,195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.48/10,314.90 = 2,195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.48x = 10,314.90 × 2,195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.48x = 22,646,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,259.80/6,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.77

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