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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.23, 10,217.76 and 2,131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.23, 10,217.76 and 2,131.57 is: 3,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.23 : 10,217.76 = 2,131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.23/10,217.76 = 2,131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.23x = 10,217.76 × 2,131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.23x = 21,779,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,870.68/6,811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.64

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