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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.12, 10,278.50 and 2,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.12, 10,278.50 and 2,171.25 is: 3,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.12 : 10,278.50 = 2,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.12/10,278.50 = 2,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.12x = 10,278.50 × 2,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.12x = 22,317,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,182.27/6,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.45

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