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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,835.95, 10,254.33 and 2,156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,835.95, 10,254.33 and 2,156.13 is: 3,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,835.95 : 10,254.33 = 2,156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,835.95/10,254.33 = 2,156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,835.95x = 10,254.33 × 2,156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,835.95x = 22,109,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,668.54/6,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.32

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