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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,892.79, 10,337.09 and 2,211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,892.79, 10,337.09 and 2,211.66 is: 3,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,892.79 : 10,337.09 = 2,211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,892.79/10,337.09 = 2,211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,892.79x = 10,337.09 × 2,211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,892.79x = 22,862,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862,117.41/6,892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.82

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