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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.31, 10,251.57 and 2,154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.31, 10,251.57 and 2,154.23 is: 3,231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.31 : 10,251.57 = 2,154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.31/10,251.57 = 2,154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.31x = 10,251.57 × 2,154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.31x = 22,084,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,228.87/6,834.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.38

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