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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,855.72, 10,283.94 and 2,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,855.72, 10,283.94 and 2,176.08 is: 3,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,855.72 : 10,283.94 = 2,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,855.72/10,283.94 = 2,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,855.72x = 10,283.94 × 2,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,855.72x = 22,378,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378,676.16/6,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.23

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