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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,851.91, 10,257.84 and 6,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,851.91, 10,257.84 and 6,195.32 is: 9,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,851.91 : 10,257.84 = 6,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,851.91/10,257.84 = 6,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,851.91x = 10,257.84 × 6,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,851.91x = 63,550,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,550,601.31/6,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.87

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