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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,836.58, 10,251.94 and 2,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,836.58, 10,251.94 and 2,155.44 is: 3,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,836.58 : 10,251.94 = 2,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,836.58/10,251.94 = 2,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,836.58x = 10,251.94 × 2,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,836.58x = 22,097,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,441.55/6,836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.24

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