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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.74, 10,282.16 and 2,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.74, 10,282.16 and 2,174.03 is: 3,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.74 : 10,282.16 = 2,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.74/10,282.16 = 2,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.74x = 10,282.16 × 2,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.74x = 22,353,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,353,750.01/6,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.54

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