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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.58, 10,332.27 and 2,209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.58, 10,332.27 and 2,209.57 is: 3,312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.58 : 10,332.27 = 2,209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.58/10,332.27 = 2,209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.58x = 10,332.27 × 2,209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.58x = 22,829,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,873.82/6,892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.24

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