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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,859.92, 10,286.03 and 2,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,859.92, 10,286.03 and 2,179.05 is: 3,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,859.92 : 10,286.03 = 2,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,859.92/10,286.03 = 2,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,859.92x = 10,286.03 × 2,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,859.92x = 22,413,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413,762.78/6,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.35

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