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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,879.72, 10,320.96 and 2,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,879.72, 10,320.96 and 2,199.58 is: 3,299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,879.72 : 10,320.96 = 2,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,879.72/10,320.96 = 2,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,879.72x = 10,320.96 × 2,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,879.72x = 22,701,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,803.00/6,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.82

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