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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.14, 10,356.25 and 2,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.14, 10,356.25 and 2,225.58 is: 3,337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.14 : 10,356.25 = 2,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.14/10,356.25 = 2,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.14x = 10,356.25 × 2,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.14x = 23,048,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,048,662.88/6,905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.90

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