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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.96, 10,276.19 and 2,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.96, 10,276.19 and 2,171.14 is: 3,257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.96 : 10,276.19 = 2,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.96/10,276.19 = 2,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.96x = 10,276.19 × 2,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.96x = 22,311,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,047.16/6,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.11

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