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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,859.67, 10,288.44 and 2,179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,859.67, 10,288.44 and 2,179.07 is: 3,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,859.67 : 10,288.44 = 2,179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,859.67/10,288.44 = 2,179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,859.67x = 10,288.44 × 2,179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,859.67x = 22,419,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,188.73/6,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.26

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