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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.06, 10,277.84 and 2,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.06, 10,277.84 and 2,172.24 is: 3,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.06 : 10,277.84 = 2,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.06/10,277.84 = 2,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.06x = 10,277.84 × 2,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.06x = 22,325,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325,924.30/6,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.76

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