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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,908.52, 10,364.25 and 2,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,908.52, 10,364.25 and 2,228.79 is: 3,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,908.52 : 10,364.25 = 2,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,908.52/10,364.25 = 2,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,908.52x = 10,364.25 × 2,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,908.52x = 23,099,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,754.83/6,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.66

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