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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.96, 10,354.62 and 2,221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.96, 10,354.62 and 2,221.99 is: 3,333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.96 : 10,354.62 = 2,221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.96/10,354.62 = 2,221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.96x = 10,354.62 × 2,221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.96x = 23,007,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,862.09/6,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.53

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