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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.35, 10,260.54 and 2,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.35, 10,260.54 and 2,161.73 is: 3,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.35 : 10,260.54 = 2,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.35/10,260.54 = 2,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.35x = 10,260.54 × 2,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.35x = 22,180,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,465.83/6,841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.12

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