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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.51, 10,191.27 and 2,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.51, 10,191.27 and 2,114.39 is: 3,171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.51 : 10,191.27 = 2,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.51/10,191.27 = 2,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.51x = 10,191.27 × 2,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.51x = 21,548,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,319.38/6,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.43

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