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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,861.63, 10,294.74 and 2,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,861.63, 10,294.74 and 2,182.44 is: 3,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,861.63 : 10,294.74 = 2,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,861.63/10,294.74 = 2,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,861.63x = 10,294.74 × 2,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,861.63x = 22,467,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,652.37/6,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.39

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