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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.92, 10,263.26 and 2,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.92, 10,263.26 and 2,162.08 is: 3,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.92 : 10,263.26 = 2,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.92/10,263.26 = 2,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.92x = 10,263.26 × 2,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.92x = 22,189,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,989.18/6,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.24

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