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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.24, 10,184.88 and 2,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.24, 10,184.88 and 2,174.24 is: 3,259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.24 : 10,184.88 = 2,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.24/10,184.88 = 2,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.24x = 10,184.88 × 2,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.24x = 22,144,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,373.49/6,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.29

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