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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,888.96, 10,333.44 and 2,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,888.96, 10,333.44 and 2,272.32 is: 3,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,888.96 : 10,333.44 = 2,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,888.96/10,333.44 = 2,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,888.96x = 10,333.44 × 2,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,888.96x = 23,480,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,882.38/6,888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.48

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