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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,859.74, 10,288.55 and 2,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,859.74, 10,288.55 and 2,179.14 is: 3,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,859.74 : 10,288.55 = 2,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,859.74/10,288.55 = 2,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,859.74x = 10,288.55 × 2,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,859.74x = 22,420,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,190.85/6,859.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.37

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