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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,861.65, 10,292.43 and 2,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,861.65, 10,292.43 and 2,182.14 is: 3,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,861.65 : 10,292.43 = 2,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,861.65/10,292.43 = 2,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,861.65x = 10,292.43 × 2,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,861.65x = 22,459,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,531.38/6,861.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.20

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