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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.98, 10,249.46 and 2,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.98, 10,249.46 and 2,153.40 is: 3,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.98 : 10,249.46 = 2,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.98/10,249.46 = 2,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.98x = 10,249.46 × 2,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.98x = 22,071,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,152.88/6,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.09

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