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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.67, 10,250.38 and 2,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.67, 10,250.38 and 2,153.40 is: 3,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.67 : 10,250.38 = 2,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.67/10,250.38 = 2,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.67x = 10,250.38 × 2,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.67x = 22,073,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,190.20/6,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.54

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