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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.17, 10,263.35 and 2,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.17, 10,263.35 and 2,161.65 is: 3,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.17 : 10,263.35 = 2,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.17/10,263.35 = 2,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.17x = 10,263.35 × 2,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.17x = 22,185,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185,759.72/6,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.98

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