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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,837.93, 10,257.30 and 2,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,837.93, 10,257.30 and 2,158.09 is: 3,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,837.93 : 10,257.30 = 2,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,837.93/10,257.30 = 2,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,837.93x = 10,257.30 × 2,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,837.93x = 22,136,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136,150.91/6,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.26

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