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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.23, 10,098.44 and 2,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.23, 10,098.44 and 2,114.23 is: 3,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.23 : 10,098.44 = 2,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.23/10,098.44 = 2,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.23x = 10,098.44 × 2,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.23x = 21,350,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,424.80/6,731.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.85

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