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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,898.22, 10,346.28 and 2,515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,898.22, 10,346.28 and 2,515.68 is: 3,773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,898.22 : 10,346.28 = 2,515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,898.22/10,346.28 = 2,515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,898.22x = 10,346.28 × 2,515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,898.22x = 26,027,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,027,929.67/6,898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.14

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