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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,930.06, 10,398.69 and 2,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,930.06, 10,398.69 and 2,251.50 is: 3,378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,930.06 : 10,398.69 = 2,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,930.06/10,398.69 = 2,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,930.06x = 10,398.69 × 2,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,930.06x = 23,412,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412,650.54/6,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.42

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