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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,854.72, 10,282.44 and 2,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,854.72, 10,282.44 and 2,175.08 is: 3,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,854.72 : 10,282.44 = 2,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,854.72/10,282.44 = 2,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,854.72x = 10,282.44 × 2,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,854.72x = 22,365,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,155.30/6,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.74

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