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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.13, 10,255.91 and 2,157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.13, 10,255.91 and 2,157.18 is: 3,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.13 : 10,255.91 = 2,157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.13/10,255.91 = 2,157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.13x = 10,255.91 × 2,157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.13x = 22,123,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,833.15/6,837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.84

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