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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,879.16, 10,313.66 and 2,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,879.16, 10,313.66 and 2,196.46 is: 3,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,879.16 : 10,313.66 = 2,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,879.16/10,313.66 = 2,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,879.16x = 10,313.66 × 2,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,879.16x = 22,653,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653,541.64/6,879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.07

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