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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,887.86, 10,332.52 and 2,206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,887.86, 10,332.52 and 2,206.74 is: 3,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,887.86 : 10,332.52 = 2,206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,887.86/10,332.52 = 2,206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,887.86x = 10,332.52 × 2,206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,887.86x = 22,801,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,185.18/6,887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.34

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