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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,909.15, 10,363.73 and 2,229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,909.15, 10,363.73 and 2,229.49 is: 3,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,909.15 : 10,363.73 = 2,229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,909.15/10,363.73 = 2,229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,909.15x = 10,363.73 × 2,229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,909.15x = 23,105,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,846.75/6,909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.24

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