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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.16, 10,274.91 and 2,169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.16, 10,274.91 and 2,169.09 is: 3,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.16 : 10,274.91 = 2,169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.16/10,274.91 = 2,169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.16x = 10,274.91 × 2,169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.16x = 22,287,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,173.42/6,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.00

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