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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.26, 10,192.83 and 2,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.26, 10,192.83 and 2,114.14 is: 3,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.26 : 10,192.83 = 2,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.26/10,192.83 = 2,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.26x = 10,192.83 × 2,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.26x = 21,549,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,069.62/6,794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.66

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