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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,886.80, 10,330.25 and 2,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,886.80, 10,330.25 and 2,207.52 is: 3,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,886.80 : 10,330.25 = 2,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,886.80/10,330.25 = 2,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,886.80x = 10,330.25 × 2,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,886.80x = 22,804,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,222.44/6,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.29

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