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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.81, 10,189.50 and 2,114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.81, 10,189.50 and 2,114.49 is: 3,170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.81 : 10,189.50 = 2,114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.81/10,189.50 = 2,114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.81x = 10,189.50 × 2,114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.81x = 21,545,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545,568.82/6,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.42

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