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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,850.34, 10,275.81 and 2,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,850.34, 10,275.81 and 2,170.70 is: 3,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,850.34 : 10,275.81 = 2,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,850.34/10,275.81 = 2,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,850.34x = 10,275.81 × 2,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,850.34x = 22,305,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,678.40/6,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.14

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