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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.74, 10,254.97 and 2,156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.74, 10,254.97 and 2,156.47 is: 3,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.74 : 10,254.97 = 2,156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.74/10,254.97 = 2,156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.74x = 10,254.97 × 2,156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.74x = 22,114,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114,535.16/6,835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.13

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