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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.35, 10,333.42 and 2,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.35, 10,333.42 and 2,209.63 is: 3,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.35 : 10,333.42 = 2,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.35/10,333.42 = 2,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.35x = 10,333.42 × 2,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.35x = 22,833,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833,023.79/6,892.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.81

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