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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.60, 10,253.66 and 2,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.60, 10,253.66 and 2,154.76 is: 3,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.60 : 10,253.66 = 2,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.60/10,253.66 = 2,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.60x = 10,253.66 × 2,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.60x = 22,094,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,176.42/6,834.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.69

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