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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.28, 10,276.92 and 2,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.28, 10,276.92 and 2,171.04 is: 3,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.28 : 10,276.92 = 2,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.28/10,276.92 = 2,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.28x = 10,276.92 × 2,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.28x = 22,311,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,604.40/6,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.56

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