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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.79, 10,277.96 and 1,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.79, 10,277.96 and 1,921.86 is: 2,882.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.79 : 10,277.96 = 1,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.79/10,277.96 = 1,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.79x = 10,277.96 × 1,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.79x = 19,752,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,790.60/6,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.87

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