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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,906.68, 10,357.62 and 2,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,906.68, 10,357.62 and 2,225.56 is: 3,337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,906.68 : 10,357.62 = 2,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,906.68/10,357.62 = 2,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,906.68x = 10,357.62 × 2,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,906.68x = 23,051,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051,504.77/6,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.57

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