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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,833.67, 10,251.93 and 2,155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,833.67, 10,251.93 and 2,155.01 is: 3,232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,833.67 : 10,251.93 = 2,155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,833.67/10,251.93 = 2,155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,833.67x = 10,251.93 × 2,155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,833.67x = 22,092,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,968.49/6,833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.96

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