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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.96, 10,274.69 and 2,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.96, 10,274.69 and 2,170.14 is: 3,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.96 : 10,274.69 = 2,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.96/10,274.69 = 2,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.96x = 10,274.69 × 2,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.96x = 22,297,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,504.91/6,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.61

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