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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.53, 10,260.83 and 2,161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.53, 10,260.83 and 2,161.91 is: 3,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.53 : 10,260.83 = 2,161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.53/10,260.83 = 2,161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.53x = 10,260.83 × 2,161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.53x = 22,182,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,945.09/6,841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.39

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