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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,792, 10,188 and 2,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,792, 10,188 and 2,175 is: 3,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,792 : 10,188 = 2,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,792/10,188 = 2,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,792x = 10,188 × 2,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,792x = 22,158,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,900/6,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.50

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