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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.81, 10,354.73 and 2,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.81, 10,354.73 and 2,221.72 is: 3,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.81 : 10,354.73 = 2,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.81/10,354.73 = 2,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.81x = 10,354.73 × 2,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.81x = 23,005,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,294.57/6,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.22

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