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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.13, 10,276.52 and 2,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.13, 10,276.52 and 2,170.50 is: 3,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.13 : 10,276.52 = 2,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.13/10,276.52 = 2,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.13x = 10,276.52 × 2,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.13x = 22,305,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,137.27/6,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.69

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