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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,887, 10,330.86 and 2,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,887, 10,330.86 and 2,270 is: 3,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,887 : 10,330.86 = 2,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,887/10,330.86 = 2,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,887x = 10,330.86 × 2,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,887x = 23,451,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,052.20/6,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.12

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