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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.32, 10,282.98 and 2,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.32, 10,282.98 and 2,175.35 is: 3,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.32 : 10,282.98 = 2,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.32/10,282.98 = 2,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.32x = 10,282.98 × 2,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.32x = 22,369,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,029.13/6,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.02

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