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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,812.46, 10,216.51 and 2,194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,812.46, 10,216.51 and 2,194.38 is: 3,290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,812.46 : 10,216.51 = 2,194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,812.46/10,216.51 = 2,194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,812.46x = 10,216.51 × 2,194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,812.46x = 22,418,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418,905.21/6,812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.87

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