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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.58, 10,350.45 and 2,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.58, 10,350.45 and 2,281.50 is: 3,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.58 : 10,350.45 = 2,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.58/10,350.45 = 2,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.58x = 10,350.45 × 2,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.58x = 23,614,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,551.68/6,899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.61

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