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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.67, 10,256.51 and 2,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.67, 10,256.51 and 2,158.04 is: 3,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.67 : 10,256.51 = 2,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.67/10,256.51 = 2,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.67x = 10,256.51 × 2,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.67x = 22,133,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,996.97/6,837.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.07

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