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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.50, 10,350.33 and 2,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.50, 10,350.33 and 2,283.58 is: 3,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.50 : 10,350.33 = 2,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.50/10,350.33 = 2,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.50x = 10,350.33 × 2,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.50x = 23,635,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635,806.58/6,899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.73

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