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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.83, 10,353.42 and 2,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.83, 10,353.42 and 2,221.92 is: 3,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.83 : 10,353.42 = 2,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.83/10,353.42 = 2,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.83x = 10,353.42 × 2,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.83x = 23,004,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,470.97/6,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.10

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