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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,852.58, 10,279.37 and 2,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,852.58, 10,279.37 and 2,172.94 is: 3,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,852.58 : 10,279.37 = 2,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,852.58/10,279.37 = 2,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,852.58x = 10,279.37 × 2,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,852.58x = 22,336,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,443.38/6,852.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.57

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