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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.46, 10,189.32 and 2,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.46, 10,189.32 and 2,114.02 is: 3,169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.46 : 10,189.32 = 2,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.46/10,189.32 = 2,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.46x = 10,189.32 × 2,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.46x = 21,540,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,426.27/6,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.83

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