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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.46, 10,254.90 and 2,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.46, 10,254.90 and 2,155.28 is: 3,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.46 : 10,254.90 = 2,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.46/10,254.90 = 2,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.46x = 10,254.90 × 2,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.46x = 22,102,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,137.68/6,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.46

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