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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.46, 10,187.82 and 2,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.46, 10,187.82 and 2,113.02 is: 3,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.46 : 10,187.82 = 2,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.46/10,187.82 = 2,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.46x = 10,187.82 × 2,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.46x = 21,527,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527,067.42/6,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.33

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