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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,796.23, 10,191.62 and 2,114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,796.23, 10,191.62 and 2,114.69 is: 3,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,796.23 : 10,191.62 = 2,114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,796.23/10,191.62 = 2,114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,796.23x = 10,191.62 × 2,114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,796.23x = 21,552,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,055.37/6,796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.18

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