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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.03, 10,255.76 and 2,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.03, 10,255.76 and 2,157.08 is: 3,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.03 : 10,255.76 = 2,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.03/10,255.76 = 2,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.03x = 10,255.76 × 2,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.03x = 22,122,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,525.81/6,837.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.69

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