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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.23, 10,350.40 and 2,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.23, 10,350.40 and 2,221.66 is: 3,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.23 : 10,350.40 = 2,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.23/10,350.40 = 2,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.23x = 10,350.40 × 2,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.23x = 22,995,081.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995,081.21/6,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.02

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