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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.08, 10,255.11 and 2,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.08, 10,255.11 and 2,157.25 is: 3,235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.08 : 10,255.11 = 2,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.08/10,255.11 = 2,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.08x = 10,255.11 × 2,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.08x = 22,122,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,836.05/6,837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.71

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