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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,786, 10,171.73 and 2,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,786, 10,171.73 and 2,836.24 is: 4,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,786 : 10,171.73 = 2,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,786/10,171.73 = 2,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,786x = 10,171.73 × 2,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,786x = 28,849,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849,467.50/6,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.32

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