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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,730.64, 10,096.92 and 2,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,730.64, 10,096.92 and 2,114 is: 3,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,730.64 : 10,096.92 = 2,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,730.64/10,096.92 = 2,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,730.64x = 10,096.92 × 2,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,730.64x = 21,344,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,888.88/6,730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.30

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