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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,881.44, 10,326.24 and 2,499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,881.44, 10,326.24 and 2,499.22 is: 3,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,881.44 : 10,326.24 = 2,499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,881.44/10,326.24 = 2,499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,881.44x = 10,326.24 × 2,499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,881.44x = 25,807,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,807,545.53/6,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.31

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