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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,865.72, 10,294.98 and 2,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,865.72, 10,294.98 and 2,184.28 is: 3,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,865.72 : 10,294.98 = 2,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,865.72/10,294.98 = 2,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,865.72x = 10,294.98 × 2,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,865.72x = 22,487,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,118.91/6,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.27

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