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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,897.33, 10,346.67 and 2,217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,897.33, 10,346.67 and 2,217.42 is: 3,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,897.33 : 10,346.67 = 2,217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,897.33/10,346.67 = 2,217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,897.33x = 10,346.67 × 2,217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,897.33x = 22,942,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,912.99/6,897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.35

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