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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,856.08, 10,284.16 and 2,175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,856.08, 10,284.16 and 2,175.98 is: 3,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,856.08 : 10,284.16 = 2,175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,856.08/10,284.16 = 2,175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,856.08x = 10,284.16 × 2,175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,856.08x = 22,378,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378,126.48/6,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.98

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