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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,911.49, 10,368.14 and 2,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,911.49, 10,368.14 and 2,231.67 is: 3,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,911.49 : 10,368.14 = 2,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,911.49/10,368.14 = 2,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,911.49x = 10,368.14 × 2,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,911.49x = 23,138,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,266.99/6,911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.80

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