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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.56, 10,314.54 and 2,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.56, 10,314.54 and 2,195.38 is: 3,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.56 : 10,314.54 = 2,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.56/10,314.54 = 2,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.56x = 10,314.54 × 2,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.56x = 22,644,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644,334.83/6,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.45

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