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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,838.57, 10,258.25 and 2,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,838.57, 10,258.25 and 2,158.72 is: 3,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,838.57 : 10,258.25 = 2,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,838.57/10,258.25 = 2,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,838.57x = 10,258.25 × 2,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,838.57x = 22,144,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,689.44/6,838.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.20

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