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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,788.46, 10,184.28 and 2,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,788.46, 10,184.28 and 2,108.22 is: 3,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,788.46 : 10,184.28 = 2,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,788.46/10,184.28 = 2,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,788.46x = 10,184.28 × 2,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,788.46x = 21,470,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,692.24/6,788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.82

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