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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,854.26, 10,281.59 and 2,174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,854.26, 10,281.59 and 2,174.29 is: 3,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,854.26 : 10,281.59 = 2,174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,854.26/10,281.59 = 2,174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,854.26x = 10,281.59 × 2,174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,854.26x = 22,355,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,158.32/6,854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.50

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