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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.13, 10,261.69 and 1,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.13, 10,261.69 and 1,647 is: 2,470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.13 : 10,261.69 = 1,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.13/10,261.69 = 1,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.13x = 10,261.69 × 1,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.13x = 16,900,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900,999.31/6,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.50

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